YIP
Yip
Origin and Meaning: The surname Yip is of Chinese origin, often associated with Cantonese-speaking regions such as Hong Kong and Guangdong Province. In Chinese characters, the surname is written as 葉 (traditional) or 叶 (simplified), which means "leaf".
Distribution: While it is predominantly a Chinese surname, there are instances of the surname Yip being found in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. In the United Kingdom, individuals with the surname Yip are often descendants of Chinese immigrants who settled in the country.
Famous Bearers:
- Anna Yip: A renowned chef specialising in Chinese cuisine, known for her innovative culinary creations.
- Gregory Yip: An accomplished fashion designer celebrated for his modern and elegant designs.
- Jennifer Yip: A prominent business leader who has made significant contributions to the corporate world.
Variants: Variants of the surname Yip include Yeap, Yapp, and Yeom.
Coat of Arms: The Yip surname may not have an official coat of arms due to its Chinese origin and the traditional focus on different family symbols and seals in Chinese culture.
Trivia: In Chinese culture, the surname Yip is often associated with characteristics like wisdom, longevity, and resilience, symbolised by the leaf which is evergreen and enduring.
There are approximately 1,893 people named Yip in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,406th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Yip.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chi
- Chun
- Chung
- David
- Jason
- Kwai
- Michael
- Peter
- Raymond
- Timothy
- Wai
Female
- Annie
- Kam
- Kim
- Lai
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nancy
- Sau
- Siu
- Susan
- Wan
- Wing
- Yuk