Yun

The surname Yun is of Chinese origin and is not typically associated with British heritage. In Chinese tradition, the surname Yun (simplified Chinese: 尹; traditional Chinese: 尹) is relatively common. The character "尹" is pronounced as Yǐn in Mandarin and is also used by various ethnic groups in China.

As of now, the surname Yun is not widely recognised as a common British surname, and its occurrence in British records may be primarily linked to individuals of Chinese or Asian descent who have settled in the United Kingdom.

It is important to note that due to the global nature of migration and cultural exchange, surnames from different origins have become more prevalent in various countries, including Britain. The surname Yun, while not traditional British, represents the rich diversity and multiculturalism within modern British society.

There are approximately 268 people named Yun in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Yun.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Chen
  • Chun
  • Ho
  • Jai
  • Jason
  • John
  • Michael
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Thomas
  • William
  • Yan

Female

  • Betty
  • Carol
  • Ellen
  • Jenny
  • Li
  • Lilian
  • Nikki
  • Wan
  • Wendy
  • Yang

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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