TSOI

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Tsoi

The surname Tsoi is of Chinese origin, particularly common among people of Chinese descent. It is not a common British surname and is more prevalent in regions with significant Chinese populations. The name is transliterated from the Chinese characters 曹 or 蔡, which have different meanings and origins in Chinese culture.

Due to the transnational nature of modern societies, it is increasingly common to find surnames of diverse origins in the British Isles. The Tsoi surname is a testament to the multiculturalism and diversity present in Britain today.

There are approximately 236 people named Tsoi in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tsoi.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Chi
Christopher
David
Hing
Ken
Kenneth
Kevin
Man
Patrick
Peter
Simon
Sze
Wai

Female

Elly
Helen
Kam
Lai
Lynsey
Pui
Sharon
Tracey
Wan
Wing

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.