Names / Lim
Is Lim a first name or a last name?
Lim is a family name (last name). It is mostly a family name in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and the United States.
How to address someone called Lim
- Singapore. Lim is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Lim or Dear Ms. Lim.
- Malaysia. Lim is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Lim or Dear Ms. Lim.
- Philippines. Lim is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Lim or Dear Ms. Lim.
- United States. Lim is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Lim or Dear Ms. Lim.
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Lim by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Lim as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (154 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 37 | 1 | 97% |
| Malaysia | 34 | 1 | 97% |
| Philippines | 18 | 0 | 100% |
| United States | 16 | 1 | 94% |
| Australia | 10 | 0 | 100% |
| Canada | 10 | 0 | 100% |
| South Korea | 7 | 1 | 88% |
| France | 5 | 0 | 100% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Lim in the United States
- As a surname: about 37,021 people in the 2010 census, rank 936 among US surnames.