TUNG
Tung
Tung is a British surname with origins rooted in the Chinese language. The surname is transliterated from Chinese characters, typically written as Dong or Tong. While it is less common in British heritage, the name may have been adopted by individuals of Chinese descent or through intercultural marriages.
The exact meaning and significance of the surname "Tung" vary based on the specific Chinese character used in its original form. Some possible interpretations include "east" or "hollow", depending on the character's context and pronunciation.
Individuals carrying the surname Tung have likely diversified through migration and cultural exchange, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames. The name reflects the intertwining of different cultures and serves as a reminder of the fusion of identities within the British populace.
Typical given names associated with the Tung surname
Male
- Brian
- Chung
- Daniel
- Hao
- Jeremy
- John
- Ka
- Kenneth
- Kwang
- Man
- Michael
- Ming
- Siu
- Sukhjiwan
- Victor
Female
- Eva
- Hardeep
- Harsharan
- Jennifer
- Jenny
- Joanna
- June
- Samantha
- Siu
- Stephanie
- Sue
- Susan
- Ting
- Wing
- Yuchi
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname Tung in...
Braille
⠞⠥⠝⠛
Morse
-..--.--.
Semaphore
There are approximately 335 people named Tung in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Tung.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Famous people named Tung
- Peter Wong Tung-shun - Hong Kong businessman
- Henry Fok Ying Tung - Hong Kong businessman (1923 to 2006)
- Brian Tse Tung-man - Hong Kong actor and singer
- Monie Tung -
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.