Zhong

The British surname "Zhong" is of Chinese origin and has become increasingly common in the United Kingdom due to immigration and globalisation. The surname "Zhong" is transliterated from Chinese characters, which have numerous meanings in Chinese culture.

Individuals bearing the surname "Zhong" often have ancestral roots in China, specifically from regions such as Guangdong, Fujian, or other parts of Southern China where the surname is more prevalent. Migration patterns in recent years have led to the dispersal of the surname to various parts of the world, including the United Kingdom.

As with many surnames, the name "Zhong" can carry a sense of heritage, identity, and familial connections for those who bear it. In the rich tapestry of multiculturalism in the United Kingdom, the surname "Zhong" adds to the diverse array of names that reflect the country's complex history and global connections.

There are approximately 407 people named Zhong in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Zhong.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Hua
  • James
  • Jie
  • Jin
  • Joe
  • Min
  • Ming
  • Qi
  • Wei
  • Wen
  • You
  • Zhi

Female

  • Fifi
  • Hui
  • Juliet
  • Li
  • Na
  • Shi
  • Shirley
  • Xin
  • Yi
  • Ying

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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