TING
Ting
Ting is a British surname that originates from Chinese and Scandinavian influences. In Chinese, it is a surname translated from the characters "丁" or "庭", meaning 'small nail' or 'courtyard' respectively. This name has been adopted by individuals of Chinese descent who have settled in the United Kingdom.
In contrast, in Scandinavian languages, particularly Danish and Norwegian, Ting means 'assembly' or 'court' and has historical significance, referring to gatherings of ruling councils in medieval times. The surname may have been adopted as a result of historical migration patterns between Scandinavia and the British Isles.
Family names are an important aspect of British culture, serving as identifiers of lineage and heritage. The surname Ting, with its diverse linguistic origins, highlights the multicultural influences that have shaped British society over the years.
There are approximately 480 people named Ting in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Ting.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Chiu
- David
- Heng
- Jeffrey
- Jeremy
- Julian
- Kok
- Ngin
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Simon
- Wai
Female
- Abbie
- Aileen
- Andrea
- Carina
- Christina
- Emily
- Hui
- Leilani
- Lucy
- Lynn
- Mary
- Mavis
- Siew
- Suzanne
- Vanessa
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.