YAO
Yao
The surname Yao is of Chinese origin and is not commonly found in British culture. In Chinese, the name Yao (姚) can have various meanings, including "splendid" or "precious". It is a popular surname in China and among the Chinese diaspora around the world.
Although not widely represented in British society, individuals with the surname Yao may have family roots in China or other regions where the surname is prevalent. As with many surnames of non-British origin, the surname Yao in the UK may be the result of immigration, intermarriage, or other forms of cultural exchange.
Overall, the surname Yao contributes to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism in the United Kingdom, reflecting the diversity of backgrounds and heritage present within the British population.
There are approximately 578 people named Yao in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Yao.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Eric
- Fabrice
- Jie
- Joseph
- Jun
- Ming
- Pierre
- Shiping
- Walter
- Wei
- Yuan
Female
- Alice
- Betty
- Jean
- Jialing
- Li
- Mavis
- Nina
- Susan
- Victoria
- Xue
- Yi