There are
1557
Tees in the USA
Tee is the
17951st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Tee

GohChok

Goh Chok Tong is a Singaporean politician who served as the second Prime Minister of Singapore from 1990 to 2004.

PingatJasa

Pingat Jasa Gemilang, also known as Tee Tua Ba, is a Malaysian drummer and musician known for his contributions to the traditional music scene.

FandiAhmad

Fandi Ahmad is a former Singaporean professional footballer and current head coach of the Singapore national team.

TeeCorinne

Tee Corinne was an American photographer, artist, and writer known for her pioneering work in lesbian erotica and feminist art.

DanielTee

Daniel Tee is a Malaysian author and playwright known for his works in literature and theater.

TeeDavies

Tee Davies is a British television writer and producer, known for his work on popular science fiction series such as Doctor Who and Torchwood.

Tee Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Tee' is a variant of the Chinese surname 'Li' (李), which is one of the most common surnames in China. It is derived from the Chinese character '李' meaning 'plum.' The surname 'Tee' is especially common among Malaysian and Singaporean Chinese populations.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Tee' is primarily found in Malaysia and Singapore, where there are significant populations of Chinese Malaysians and Chinese Singaporeans.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Tee' include 'Teo,' 'Tay,' 'Tey,' 'Teoh,' 'Teh,' 'Ti,' 'Thi,' 'Te,' and 'Ta.' These variations may be due to regional dialects and pronunciations.
Migration and ImmigrationThe surname 'Tee' is associated with the migration and immigration of Chinese populations to Malaysia and Singapore, particularly during periods of economic development and labor migration.