Surname · Vietnamese origin
Bui
Meaning
The surname Bui means An ancient clan name (裴).
Origin
Vietnamese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Bui
Bùi derives from the Chinese surname character 裴.
What kind of surname is Bui?
Bui is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Vietnamese naming tradition — you can read how Vietnamese surnames were formed on our Vietnamese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Bui
You may also see this surname written as:
- Bùi
Other Vietnamese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Bui mean?
The surname Bui means An ancient clan name (裴). Bùi derives from the Chinese surname character 裴.
Where does the surname Bui come from?
Bui is a surname of Vietnamese origin.
What kind of surname is Bui?
Bui is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Bui?
Variant spellings of Bui include Bùi.
What are other Vietnamese surnames?
Other Vietnamese surnames include Dang, Do, Hoang, Le, Ly, Ngo.