Liye is borne by 949 people across 18 countries. It is most common in Taiwan: 333 bearers, or 35% of the world total.
The Liye surname around the world
The table lists the 18 countries with at least one recorded Liye, ranked by number of bearers. After Taiwan come India (217) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (130).
Map of the Liye surname
The map shades each country by how many Liye live there: the darker the colour, the more bearers. Unshaded countries have none on record.
Distribution of Liye by country
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Taiwan (333)
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India (217)
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Democratic Republic of the Congo (130)
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Papua New Guinea (58)
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Cameroon (44)
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Pakistan (36)
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South Africa (35)
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Venezuela (32)
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Indonesia (17)
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Brazil (13)
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China (10)
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Nigeria (9)
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United States (9)
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Niger (2)
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Australia (1)
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Singapore (1)
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Thailand (1)
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Tanzania (1)
Distribution of Liye by continent
Most common surnames in Taiwan
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Surnames similar to Liye
These share a phonetic root with Liye. The closest spellings come first.
- Loye
- Lye
- Lioe
- Liyu
- Leye
- Liya
- Liuye
- Lie
- Liee
- Laye
- Liy
- Li
- Lia
- Liao
- Liau
- Liaw
- Lieu
- Liew
- Laue
- Lih
- Lii
- Lio
- Lioi
- Lawe
- Lay
- Laya
- Liou
- Lioy
- Liu
- Layo
- Layu
- Loe
- Le
- Lohe
- Loue
- Lowe
- Loy
- Lehe
- Loya
Frequently asked questions about Liye surname
In which country is the Liye surname most common?
The Liye surname is most common in Taiwan with 333 registered people.
In how many countries is the Liye surname found?
The Liye surname is found in 18 different countries around the world.
How many people have the Liye surname?
According to our records, approximately 949 people have the Liye surname worldwide.
Is there a distribution map for the Liye surname?
Yes, we have an interactive map showing the geographic distribution of the Liye surname across the 18 countries where it is registered.
Are there surnames similar to Liye?
Yes, there are several surnames with similar sound or spelling to Liye. You can see the full list of similar surnames on this page.
The figures estimate living bearers from public registers and national censuses; they are not an exact count, and in countries with small samples they are best read as an order of magnitude.
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