Surname · Chinese origin
Liu
Meaning
The surname Liu means An ancient surname (劉).
Origin
Chinese
Type
clan name
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Liu
Liu is the character 劉, borne by emperors of the Han dynasty.
What kind of surname is Liu?
Liu is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Chinese naming tradition — you can read how Chinese surnames were formed on our Chinese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Liu
You may also see this surname written as:
- Lau
- Liew
Other Chinese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Liu mean?
The surname Liu means An ancient surname (劉). Liu is the character 劉, borne by emperors of the Han dynasty.
Where does the surname Liu come from?
Liu is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Liu?
Liu is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Liu?
Variant spellings of Liu include Lau, Liew.
What are other Chinese surnames?
Other Chinese surnames include Deng, Gao, Huang, Liang, Lin, Luo.