The surname "Lee" has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In English-speaking countries, it is often derived from the Old English word "leah," which means a clearing or meadow. This suggests that the name was originally used to describe someone who lived near a meadow or open land. In Chinese, "Lee" is a common transliteration of the surname "Li," which can mean "plum" and is one of the most prevalent surnames in China. The name "Lee" is also found in Korean, where it is derived from the character "Yi" or "Rhee," and is one of the most common surnames in Korea.
In the United States, Lee is a highly common last name. According to Census data, it ranks #21 and is used by more than 693023 people, or 235 per 100,000 residents.
Our database contains over 673418 people with the last name Lee. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, Texas, California. We have over 372 unique first names combined with the last name Lee in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are James, John, Robert.
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