YOU
You
You is a surname of Chinese origin, predominantly found in the United Kingdom among families of Chinese heritage. It is a common surname in China, where it can be written with different characters, each with a unique meaning. Upon immigration to the UK, individuals bearing the surname You have contributed to the cultural diversity of the country.
The surname You may be transliterated from Chinese characters such as 尤, 游 or 由, among others, each symbolising different meanings such as "outstanding", "swim" or "cause" respectively. Variants of the surname may exist due to transliteration and regional dialects within China.
Individuals with the surname You have diverse backgrounds and have made contributions to various fields, including business, arts, academia, and more. As part of the Chinese diaspora in the UK, bearers of the You surname have enriched the cultural tapestry of the nation.
In summary, the surname You is a reflection of the Chinese heritage and the multicultural nature of British society.
There are approximately 258 people named You in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named You.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Franky
- Ian
- Jian
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- Wei
- Xiao
- Young
- Zhi
Female
- Amanda
- Christina
- Jia
- Kanika
- Li
- Margaret
- Mei
- Nicola
- Sydney
- Ting