THI
Thi (Surname)
Origin:
Thi is a rare British surname of Vietnamese origin. It is derived from the Vietnamese surname Nguyễn, which is one of the most common surnames in Vietnam. Nguyễn is commonly Anglicised to Thi for ease of pronunciation in non-Vietnamese speaking countries.
History:
The adoption of the surname Thi by individuals of Vietnamese descent in Britain is a result of migration and intercultural marriages. As Vietnamese communities have grown in the UK, the surname Thi has become more visible in British records and society.
Notable People: While not a common surname in Britain, there may be individuals with the surname Thi who have made notable contributions in various fields, particularly in the arts, academia, and other professions. Due to the relatively small number of individuals with this surname, specific notable figures may not be easily identifiable without further research.
Variants: The surname Thi may have variations in spelling or Anglicised versions based on the individual's preference or historical circumstances.
References: As the surname Thi is not as widely known or extensively documented as some other British surnames, researching specific individuals or families with this surname may require more specific resources relating to Vietnamese migration and genealogy in the UK.
There are approximately 172 people named Thi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Thi.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Dieu
- Menh
- Philip
- Phong
- Xuan
Female
- Arne
- Helen
- Minh