XIE
Xie
The surname Xie is of Chinese origin and is not typically associated with British heritage or ancestry. It is a common Chinese surname, often transliterated as '謝' in traditional Chinese characters or '谢' in simplified Chinese characters. The pronunciation of this surname varies depending on the dialect of Chinese, with the Mandarin pronunciation being close to 'sheh'.
The Xie surname has a long history in Chinese culture and can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the name of an ancient state or clan. Those with the surname Xie have diverse ancestral origins within China and have contributed to various aspects of Chinese society over the centuries.
Given its foreign origin and limited presence in British history or genealogy, the surname Xie is not commonly found in the United Kingdom. However, with increasing cultural exchange and international migration, it is possible for individuals with the surname Xie to have connections to both China and Britain.
There are approximately 729 people named Xie in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,401st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Xie.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Feng
- Lei
- Ming
- Qi
- Wei
- Wen
- Xiao
- Yan
- Yu
- Zhi
Female
- Agnes
- Amy
- Daisy
- Feng
- Hui
- Jing
- Li
- Qing
- Xin
- Yi
- Ying