Meaning
Forest
Origin Regions
- Fujian (Hokkien, Teochew), widespread in Malaysia and Singapore
Historical Background
Lim is a common Hokkien/Teochew transliteration of the Chinese surname Lin. Many Lim families migrated during the Qing dynasty and settled in Southeast Asia as merchants and planters.
Where are they now?
This map shows where the surname is most commonly found today.
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