Surnames starting with X

A surname ultimately tied to the famous Jesuit saint Francis Xavier, whose name spread widely through Christian naming traditions.

Xia is a Chinese surname, most commonly associated with the character 夏 and the meaning “summer.”

A common Chinese surname, usually written as Xiao in pinyin, with several possible underlying Chinese characters and meanings.

A common Chinese surname, most often romanized from several different Chinese characters and regional pronunciations.

A Chinese surname, most commonly written 熊 in modern usage, meaning “bear” in Chinese.

A common Chinese surname, most often written 徐, with roots in an ancient place-name and state in early China.

A Chinese surname usually written in pinyin as Xue, most often linked to ancient Chinese place-name or clan traditions.