Mao

The British surname Mao is of Chinese origin. It is a transliteration of the Chinese surname Mao, which has various meanings depending on the Chinese characters used to write it.

In Britain, the surname Mao is relatively rare, and its presence can be attributed to migration patterns or intercultural relationships. Individuals bearing the surname Mao may have familial roots in China or other regions influenced by Chinese culture.

As with many surnames of non-British origin, the surname Mao reflects the multicultural nature of British society and the diversity of its population. It serves as a reminder of the historical and contemporary connections between Britain and other parts of the world.

There are approximately 420 people named Mao in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Mao.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: China

Language of origin: Chinese

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Anthony
  • Jon
  • Lei
  • Liban
  • Mohamed
  • Nuradin
  • Oliver
  • Omar
  • Paul
  • Wei
  • Wen
  • Yu

Female

  • Anna
  • Fleur
  • Jia
  • Jing
  • Khadija
  • Li
  • Veronica
  • Xin
  • Ying
  • Yvonne

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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