What is last name lau?

Lau is a Chinese surname that is written with the character 劉. It is the 11th most common surname in Mainland China and the third most common in Hong Kong and Macau. The Lau surname can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE), and originated from the descendants of the Yellow Emperor in ancient China. The Lau family usually consists of lawyers, accountants, bankers, and scholars. The surname has also spread to other countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Canada, where there are significant Chinese populations. Notable individuals with the surname Lau include actors and actresses like Lau Ching-wan and Lau Kar-leung, and musicians like Lauv and Henry Lau.