About Lai
The surname Lai has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, Lai is a surname derived from the character 赖 (Lài), which means "rely on" or "depend on." It is a common surname in southern China and is associated with traits like trustworthiness and loyalty. In other cultures, such as in Italy, Lai is a surname of Sardinian origin, derived from the word "lae," meaning "milk." It is also found as a surname in other regions, including India and Malaysia, with different meanings and origins.
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The surname Lai is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lai based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lai is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lai in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lai using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.