Su

The surname "Su" is a relatively uncommon surname of British origins. The surname "Su" is thought to have multiple possible origins. One possible origin is that it is a variant of the surname "Sue," which is of French origin.

Alternatively, "Su" may have Chinese origins, as it is a common surname in Chinese-speaking regions. The Chinese character for "Su" may have different meanings and origins depending on the region or dialect from which it originates.

The surname "Su" may have been introduced to Britain through immigration or intermarriage with individuals of Chinese descent. As a result, the surname "Su" can be found among people of diverse cultural backgrounds living in Britain.

Due to its relatively uncommon nature in Britain, the surname "Su" may not have as extensive a historical or genealogical record as more common British surnames. However, it remains a unique and distinctive surname within the British population.

Typical given names associated with the Su surname

Male

  • Chris
  • Duong
  • Hong
  • Jian
  • Jin
  • Michael
  • Ning
  • Paul
  • San
  • Simon
  • Wei
  • Xiao
  • Yan
  • Yilin
  • Yu

Female

  • Christina
  • Hui
  • Jing
  • Kim
  • Li
  • Pei
  • Qing
  • Sarah
  • Xin
  • Ying

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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There are approximately 1,187 people named Su in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,476th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Su.

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