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Sit
Sit is a British surname of Chinese origin, commonly found among individuals of Chinese descent residing in the United Kingdom. The surname Sit derives from the Cantonese pronunciation of the Chinese character 司, which means 'to manage' or 'to control'.
As with many surnames of Chinese origin, the adoption of the surname Sit often signifies a familial link to a particular ancestor or clan, and it carries a sense of heritage and identity within the Chinese community in Britain.
Individuals with the surname Sit have contributed to various fields in the UK, including business, academia, arts, and culture. The surname Sit may also be spelled as "Szeto" in Cantonese Romanization or "Xi" in Mandarin Pinyin.
The presence of the Sit surname in Britain reflects the long history of Chinese migration and settlement in the country, dating back to the 19th century. Today, the surname Sit continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the rich cultural heritage of individuals of Chinese descent in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 95 people named Sit in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sit.