Mi

Mi is a British surname of Asian origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom among the British Chinese community. The surname "Mi" is often transliterated from a Chinese character, most commonly written as "米" in Mandarin.

The presence of the Mi surname in the UK is a result of historical and contemporary connections between Britain and China. Many individuals bearing the surname Mi have roots in China and have subsequently settled in the UK for various reasons, such as work, education, or family ties.

In British society, individuals with the surname Mi have contributed to various fields, including business, academia, arts, and culture. The surname Mi reflects the diverse and multicultural nature of British society, highlighting the influence of global migration and the blending of different cultures within the UK.

As with many surnames of foreign origin, the pronunciation and spelling of "Mi" may vary in the UK due to differences in language and dialect. Despite this variation, the surname Mi holds a significant place in the multicultural tapestry of British surnames, representing the presence and contributions of the British Chinese community in the country.

There are approximately 32 people named Mi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Mi.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Al
  • Andrew
  • David
  • Jiawei
  • John
  • Ka
  • Patrick
  • Robert
  • Wang
  • Yu

Female

  • Ella
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Li
  • Margaret
  • Maureen
  • Susan
  • Ugne
  • Ya
  • Yang

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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