Li (family name)

Li is the official Pinyin transcription of one of the most common Chinese family names ( Chinese 李 , Pinyin Lǐ ; Cor. Readings or transcriptions I , Yi , Ri , Lee , Rhee ; Vietnam. Lý, Lí; Japanese Ri, I, Rī). For historical reasons, the anglicized transliteration Lee of the name, which is also frequently encountered , for example in Singapore.

There are several Chinese names pronounced Li but spelled with different characters. Among them, 李 is by far the most common .

origin

The founder of Daoism , Laozi (Lao-tse), whose family name was Lǐ, went down in history as the first Li in the 6th century BC.

History and spread of the name

Li Bai , ink painting by Liang Kai

In the Tang Dynasty (7th-9th centuries), Li was the family name of the imperial family. Since the emperor's relatives were given preferential treatment at all times, the name Li was able to spread more and more.

In the course of the history of China, other peoples have been incorporated into the Han again and again . Many relatives chose Han Chinese names in an attempt to adapt to the new situation. Li was a popular name for those belonging to other ethnic groups who wanted to choose a simple but very Chinese name. Since the surname was always inherited through the father, a large number of all Han Chinese with the surname Li are related to one another.

Name bearer

A.

Li Ang (* 1981), Chinese go player
Li Ang (badminton) (born around 1965), Chinese badminton player
Li Ao (772-841) , Chinese philosopher
Li Ao (politician) (1935–2018), Chinese writer, historian and politician

B.

Li Bai (701–762), Chinese poet
Li Bifeng (* 1965), Chinese poet
Li Bin (politician) (* 1954), Chinese politician
Li Bin (diplomat) (* 1956), Chinese diplomat
Li Bin (water polo player) (* 1983), Chinese water polo player
Li Bin (table tennis player) (* 1988), Hungarian table tennis player
Li Bingbing (* 1973), Chinese actress
Li Binzhu (1921–2007), Chinese fighter in the war of resistance against Japan
Li Bo (773-831) (李渤 Lǐ Bó) (773-831), Chinese scholar
Li Bo (composer) (* 1988), Chinese composer
Li Boguang (1968-2018), Chinese activist and legal scholar (People's Republic of China)
Li Boyong (* 1932), Chinese politician
Li Boyuan (1867–1906), Chinese writer and publicist
Li Bun-hui (* 1968), North Korean table tennis player
Li Byong-uk (* 1954), North Korean boxer

C.

Li Changchun (* 1944), Chinese politician
Li Changqi (1376-1452), Chinese writer
Li Chao (* 1989), Chinese chess player
Li Chaoluang (1938–1998), Chinese botanist
Li Chen (water diver) , Chinese water diver
Li Chen (actor) (born 1978), Chinese actor
Li Chen (artist) (born 1963), Taiwanese artist
Li Chengjiang (* 1979), Chinese figure skater
Li Chenyin (* 1977), Chinese pianist
Li Ching (actress) (1948-2018), Chinese actress
Li Ching (table tennis player) (* 1975), table tennis player from Hong Kong
Li Ching-Yuen († 1933), Chinese martial artist
Li Chin Sung (* 1969), Chinese sound artist, DJ, turntablist, composer, music producer and organizer, see Dickson Dee
Li Chun (* 1988), Chinese singer
Li Chunfeng (602–670), Chinese mathematician, astronomer and historian
Li Chunhua (* 1954), Chinese politician and diplomat
Li Chunlai (* 1965), Chinese astrochemist, technical director of the ground segment of the Chinese lunar program
Li Chunli (* 1962), New Zealand table tennis player
Li Chunxiu (* 1969), Chinese walker
Li Cunxin (General) (862-902), Chinese general
Li Cunxin (dancer) (* 1961), Chinese-Australian dancer

D.

Li Dan (pirate) († 1625), Chinese pirate
Li Dan (sports shooter) (* 1962), Chinese sports shooter
Li Dan (speed skater, 1986) (* 1986), Chinese speed skater
Li Dan (speed skater, 1994) (* 1994), Chinese speed skater
Li Dan (gymnast) (* 1989), Chinese trampoline gymnast
Li Dan (athlete) (* 1995), Chinese long-distance runner
Li Dan (wrestler) , Chinese wrestler
Li Datong (* 1952), Chinese journalist
Li Dawei (* 1963), Chinese writer
Li Dazhao (1889–1927), Chinese politician
Li De , pseudonym of Otto Braun (writer) (1900–1974), German writer
Li Delin (531–591), political advisor to Emperor Sui Wendi
Li Depeng (* 1965), Chinese tennis player
Li Desheng , a pseudonym of Mao Zedong (1893-1976), Chinese politician (CCP)
Li Desheng (politician) (1916-2011), Chinese politician (CCP)
Li Desheng (geologist) (born 1922), Chinese geologist and politician (CCP)
Li Dingzuo , Chinese classical scholar
Li Dongsheng (* 1957), Chinese entrepreneur
Li Dongjin (* 1993), Chinese squash player
Li Dong-woon (* 1945), North Korean soccer player
Li Duan (Tang Dynasty) 李端 , Chinese poet
Li Duan (athlete) (* 1978), Chinese athlete
Li Duihong (* 1970), Chinese sports shooter

E.

Li Er (* 1966), Chinese writer

F.

Li Fabin (* 1993), Chinese weightlifter
Li Fang (scholar) 李昉 (925–996), Chinese scholar
Li Fang (badminton) (* 1956), Chinese badminton player
Li Fang (tennis player) (* 1973), Chinese tennis player
Li Fanghui (* 2003), Chinese freestyle skier
Li Fei (* 1989), Chinese overlord and general, ruler of the Nicorians
Li Fen (* 1976), Swedish table tennis player
Li Feng (* 1969), New Zealand badminton player of Chinese origin
Li Fengbao (1834-1887), Chinese diplomat
Li Furong (* 1942), Chinese table tennis player
Li Fuyu (* 1978), Chinese racing cyclist

G

Li Gen (basketball player) (* 1988), Chinese basketball player
Li Gen (badminton) (born 1992), Chinese badminton player
Li Gun-sang (* 1966), North Korean table tennis player
Li Guohao (1913–2005), Chinese civil engineer
Li Guoying (* 1963), Chinese politician
Li Gwang-sik (* 1970), North Korean boxer
Li Gyong-chol (* 1979), North Korean marathon runner
Li Gyong-hui (* 1967), North Korean cross-country skier

H

Li Hai (* around 1954), Chinese writer and dissident
Li Hak-son (* 1969), North Korean wrestler
Li Hang (* 1990), Chinese snooker player
Li Hang (ice hockey player) (born 1995), Chinese ice hockey player
Li Hewen (* 1981), Chinese pool player
Li Hongbo (* 1974), Chinese artist
Li Hongchen (* 1975), Chinese curler and curling trainer
Li Hongxue (* 1984), Chinese cross-country skier
Li Hongzhang (1823–1901), Chinese general
Li Hongzhi (* 1951/1952), Chinese founder of Falun
Li Hongzhong (* 1956), Chinese politician
Li Houzhu (937–978), Chinese poet and king
Li Hui-jun (* 1999), Taiwanese javelin thrower
Li Huifen (* 1963), Chinese table tennis player
Li Huirong (* 1965), Chinese long and triple jumper

J

Li Jae-sik (* 1962), North Korean wrestler

Li Ji (concubine) († 651 BC), Chinese concubine

Li Ji (archaeologist) ( Li Chi ; 1896–1979), Chinese archaeologist

Li Ji (athlete) (* 1979), Chinese long-distance runner

Li Ji (swimmer) (* 1986), Chinese swimmer

Li Jia (table tennis player) (* 1981), Chinese table tennis player

Li Jia (gymnast) (* 1983), Chinese rhythmic gymnast, 2004 Olympian

Li Jia (pool player) , pool player

Li Jia Wei (* 1981), Singaporean table tennis player

Li Jian (volleyball player) (born 1985), Chinese beach volleyball player

Li Jian (ice hockey player) (born 1989), Chinese ice hockey player

Li Jianguo (* 1946), Chinese politician

Li Jianrou (* 1986), Chinese short tracker
Li Jiao (* 1973), Dutch table tennis player
Li Jie (architect) ( 李诫 ; 1065–1110), Chinese architect
Lee Jye ( 李傑 , Lǐ Jié ; * 1940), Taiwanese admiral and defense minister
Li Jie (handball player) (* 1955), Chinese handball player
Li Jie (marksman, 1973) (* 1973), Chinese marksman
Li Jie (soccer player) (* 1979), Chinese soccer player
Li Jie (sports shooter, 1979) (* 1979), Chinese sports shooter
Li Jie (swimmer) (born 1983), Chinese swimmer
Li Jie (table tennis player) (* 1984), Chinese-Dutch table tennis player
Li Jie (badminton) (* ~ 1990), Chinese badminton player
Li Jiheng (* 1957), Chinese politician
Li Jing (General) (571–649), Chinese general
Li Jing (king) (916–961), Chinese king
Li Jing (presenter) (born 1962), Taiwanese television presenter and model
Li Jing (gymnast) (* 1970), Chinese gymnast
Li Jing (triple jumper) (* 1975), Chinese triple jumper
Li Jing (sprinter) (* 1980), Chinese sprinter
Li Jing (volleyball player) (born 1991), Chinese volleyball player
Li Jingyi (* 1980), Chinese tennis player
Li Jinxi (1890–1978), Chinese linguist and educator
Li Jinyu (soccer player) (born 1977), Chinese soccer player
Li Jinyu (short tracker) (* 2001), Chinese short tracker
Li Jinyuan (* 1958), Chinese entrepreneur
Li Jinyuan (artist) (born 1945), Chinese artist
Li Jinzhe (* 1989), Chinese long jumper
Li Ju (* 1976), Chinese table tennis player
Li Juan (* 1981), Chinese volleyball player
Li Jue († 197), Chinese general
Li Jun (table tennis player) (* 1967), Sino-Japanese table tennis player
Li Jun (water polo player) (* 1980), Chinese water polo player
Li Jun (sports marksman) (* 1985), Chinese marksman
Li Jun (athlete) (* 1993), Chinese shot putter
Li Jun Li , American-Chinese actress
Li Junhui (* 1995), Chinese badminton player
Li Junlin (* 1998), Chinese middle-distance runner

K

Li Ka-shing (* 1928), entrepreneur in Hong Kong
Li Keqiang (* 1955), Chinese politician
Li Keran (1907–1989), Chinese painter
Li Keyong (852–908), Chinese troop leader
Li Kongzheng (* 1959), Chinese water diver
Li Kuchan (1898–1983), Chinese painter
Li Kui , Chinese official
Li Kunwu (* 1955), Chinese cartoonist

L.

Li Lanqing (* 1932), Chinese politician
Li Li (badminton) (* 1983), badminton player of Chinese origin from Singapore
Li Li (tennis player) (* 1976), Chinese tennis player
Li Li (table tennis player) (* ~ 1947), Chinese table tennis player
Li Li (entrepreneur) (born 1964), Chinese entrepreneur
Li Li , real name of Muzi Mei (* 1978), Chinese journalist and blogger
Li Li-Li (born 1950), Chinese actress
Li Lihui (* 1952), Chinese banker
Li Ling (shot putter) (* 1985), Chinese shot putter
Li Ling (pole vaulter) (* 1989), Chinese pole vaulter
Li Lingjuan (* 1966), Chinese archer
Li Lingwei (badminton) (born 1964), Chinese badminton player
Li Lingwei (athlete) (born 1989), Chinese javelin thrower
Li Lisan (1899–1967), Chinese Communist Party official
Li Lu (* 1966), Chinese dissident

M.

Li Mao (* 1958), Chinese badminton player
Li Meiju (* 1979), Chinese shot putter
Li Meisu (* 1959), Chinese shot putter
Li Ming (Manager) (1887–1966), Chinese bank manager
Li Ming (wrestler) , Chinese wrestler
Li Ming (soccer player, 1971) (born 1971), Chinese soccer player and coach
Li Ming (soccer player, 1975) (born 1975), Chinese soccer player
Li Ming (rower) (* 1984), Chinese rower
Li Mirok (1899–1950), Korean writer
Li Moran († 2012), Chinese actor

N

Li Na (Mao) (李讷; * 1940), daughter of Mao Zedong and his wife Jiang Qing
Li Na (singer) (李娜; * 1963), Chinese singer
Li Na (fencer) (* 1981), Chinese fencer
Li Na (tennis player) (* 1982), Chinese tennis player
Li Na (cyclist) (* 1982), Chinese cyclist
Li Na (water diver) (* 1984), Chinese water diver
Li Nina (* 1983), Chinese freestyle ski jumper
Li Ning (* 1963), Chinese gymnast

P

Li Peng (1928–2019), Chinese politician
Li Ping (table tennis player) (* 1986), Chinese table tennis player
Li Ping (weightlifter) (* 1988), Chinese weightlifter

Q

Li Qian (* 1986), Polish table tennis player
Li Qiang (* 1959), Chinese politician
Li Qing (* 1972), Chinese water diver
Li Qingming (* 1982), Chinese ice hockey player
Li Qingzhao (1084 – around 1151), Chinese poet
Li Qishi (* 1993), Chinese speed skater

R.

Li Rui (mathematician) (1769-1817), Chinese mathematician and astronomer
Li Rui (politician) (1917–2019), Chinese politician
Li Rui (writer) (born 1950), Chinese writer
Li Ruifeng (* 2001), American chess player
Li Ruihuan (* 1934), Chinese politician
Li Ruofan (* 1978), Chinese-Singaporean chess player
Li Ruogu (* 1951), Chinese banker

S.

Li Shangfu (* 1958), Chinese space engineer, general, commander of the manned space program of the People's Republic of China
Li Shanlan (1811-1882), Chinese mathematician
Li Shaogeng (* 1896), Chinese and Manchurian politician
Li Shiqin , Chinese tennis player
Li Shixin (* 1988), Chinese water diver
Li Shizhen (1518–1593), Chinese scholar, doctor, botanist and pharmacist
Li Shufu (* 1963), Chinese entrepreneur
Li Si (around 280 – around 208 BC), Chinese chancellor
Li Si (tennis player) (* 1976), Chinese tennis player
Li Siguang (1889–1971), Chinese geologist and politician

T

Li Tian (* 1989), Chinese badminton player
Li Tie (* 1977), Chinese soccer player
Li Tieguai , one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology
Li Tieying (* 1936), Chinese politician
Li Ting (tennis player, 1980) (* 1980), Chinese tennis player
Li Ting (canoeist) (* 1985), Chinese canoeist
Li Ting (water diver) (* 1987), Chinese water diver
Li Ting (tennis player, 1991) (* 1991), Chinese tennis player

W.

Li Wei (* 1982), Chinese track and road cyclist
Li Weifeng (* 1978), Chinese soccer player
Li Weihan (1896–1984), Chinese politician
Li Wenliang (1986–2020), Chinese doctor and whistleblower
Li Wenquan (* 1986), Chinese archer
Li Wenyan (* 1983), Chinese badminton player
Li Wenzhong , author of a glossary of Chinese characters
Li Wing Mui (* 1979), badminton player from Hong Kong

X

Li Xi (* 1956), Chinese politician
Li Xiannian (1909–1992), Chinese politician, President 1983 to 1988
Li Xiaofeng (* 1985), Chinese e-athlete
Li Xiaohong (* 1995), Chinese triple jumper

Li Xiaomei (* 1987), Chinese wrestler

Li Xiaomeng (* 1996), Chinese e-athlete

Li Xiaopeng (politician) (* 1959), Chinese politician

Li Xiaopeng (soccer player) (* 1975), Chinese soccer player

Li Xiaopeng (gymnast) (* 1981), Chinese gymnast

Li Xiaoran (* 1978), Chinese actress

Li Xiaoxia (* 1988), Chinese table tennis player

Li Xin (journalist) (* 1979), Chinese journalist and human rights activist

Li Xin (* 1992), Chinese cross-country skier

Li Xinlei (* 1989), Chinese ice hockey player

Li Xiucheng (1823–1864), leader of the Taiping Rising

Li Xiuren (1921–2016), Chinese politician

Li Xuan (ice hockey player) (born 1972), Chinese ice hockey player

Li Xuan (short tracker) (* 2000), Chinese short tracker

Li Xue (* 1985), French table tennis player of Chinese origin

Li Xue (athlete) (* 1992), Chinese sprinter

Li Xuefeng (1907-2003), Chinese politician

Li Xuemei (* 1988), Chinese track cyclist

Li Xueqin (1933–2019), Chinese scholar and historian

Li Xuerui (* 1991), Chinese badminton player

Li Xueyao (* 1995), Chinese ski jumper

Li Xueying (* 1990), Chinese weightlifter

Li Xueyong (* 1950), Chinese politician

Li Xuezhi (* 1991), Chinese biathlete

Y

Li Yajuan (* 1971), Chinese weightlifter

Li Yan (officer) († 234), Chinese officer

Li Yan (mathematician) (1892–1963), Chinese mathematician historian

Li Yan (short tracker) (* 1968), Chinese short tracker

Li Yan (volleyball player) (* 1976), Chinese volleyball player

Li Yan (cyclist) (* 1980), Chinese cyclist

Li Yan (soccer player, 1980) (born 1980), Chinese soccer player

Li Yan (soccer player, 1984) (* 1984), Chinese soccer player

Li Yan (snooker player) (* 1992), Chinese snooker player

Li Yanfeng (* 1979), Chinese discus thrower

Li Yang (director) (born 1959), Chinese director, screenwriter and producer

Li Yang (ski jumper) (* 1980), Chinese ski jumper

Li Yang (boxer) (* 1982), Chinese boxer

Li Yang (swimmer) , Chinese swimmer

Li Yang (sports shooter) (* 1985), Chinese sports shooter

Li Yang (beach volleyball player) (* 1988), Chinese beach volleyball player

Li Yang (ski racer) (* 1989), Chinese ski racer

Li Yang (soccer player) (* 1991), Chinese soccer player

Li Yangjie , Chinese student and murder victim, see Li Yangjie murder case

Li Yanmei (* 1990), Chinese triple jumper

Li Yanyan (wrestler) (* 1981), Chinese wrestler

Li Yanyan (mathematician) (* 1961), Chinese mathematician

Li Ye (poet) (died 784), poet during the Tang Dynasty

Li Ye , personal name of Emperor Tang Zhaozong (867–904)

Li Ye (1192–1279), mathematician during the Song and Yuan dynasties

Li Ye (short track) (* 1983), short track runner

Li Ying (1898–1983), Chinese painter, see Li Kuchan

Li Ying (athlete) (* 1994), Chinese triple jumper

Li Yong (* 1951), Chinese diplomat and UN official

Li Yongbo (* 1962), Chinese badminton player

Li Youyuan (1903–1955), Chinese farmer and songwriter

Li Yu , personal name of Li Houzhu (937–978), Chinese poet and ruler

Li Yu (writer)李漁 (1610–1680), Chinese showman and writer

Li Yu (Qing Dynasty)李玉 (1591–1671), Chinese man of letters

Li Yu (director) (* 1973), Chinese film director and screenwriter

Li Yu (speed skater) (* 1976), Chinese speed skater

Li Yu (badminton) (* 1984), Chinese badminton player

Li Yu (oarsman) , Chinese para rower
Li Yuan , personal name of Tang Gaozu (566–635), Chinese general and emperor
Li Yuan (Mayor) (1879 – after 1935), Chinese politician, Mayor of Beijing
Li Yuan (governor) (1917–2008), Chinese general and politician, provincial governor of Hunan
Li Yuan (actress) (born 1973), Chinese actress
Li Yuan (fencer) (* 1978), Chinese fencer
Li Yuan (snooker player) (* 1989), Chinese snooker player
Li Yuan (poker player) , Chinese poker player
Li Yuanhong (1864–1928), Chinese politician and general
Li Yue (* 1953), Chinese manager
Li Yuanchao (* 1950), Chinese politician
Li Yuehong (* 1989), Chinese marksman
Li Yuchun (* 1984), Chinese singer and actress
Li Yujia (* 1983), badminton player from Singapore
Li Yundi (* 1982), Chinese pianist
Li Yuwei (* 1965), Chinese marksman
Li Yuxiang (* 1955), Chinese table tennis player
Li Yuying (1881–1973), Chinese farmer and educator

Z

Li Zehou (* 1930), scientist in the People's Republic of China
Li Zhaoxing (* 1940), Chinese politician
Li Zhe (* 1986), Chinese tennis player
Li Zhengyu (* 1989), Chinese ice hockey player
Li Zhensheng (1940-2020), Chinese photojournalist
Li Zhenshi (* 1949), Chinese table tennis player
Li Zhesi (* 1993), Chinese swimmer
Li Zhi (philosopher) (1527–1602), Chinese philosopher and literary critic
Li Zhi (dissident) , Chinese dissident
Li Zhi Cong (* 1993), Chinese racing car driver
Li Zhichang (1193-1256), Chinese Daoist
Li Zhisui (1920–1995), Chinese medic, doctor to Mao Zedong
Li Zhonghai (* 1986), Chinese cross-country skier and biathlete
Li Zhuhong (* 1983), Chinese marathon runner
Li Zhun (1928-2000), Sino-Mongolian writer
Li Zicheng (1606–1644 / 1645), Chinese rebel leader
Li Zijun (* 1996), Chinese figure skater
Li Ziqi (* 1990), Chinese food blogger
Li Zongren (1890–1969), Chinese general and politician
Li Zuocheng (* 1953), Chinese officer, general (shang jiang) of the People's Liberation Army
Li Zuopeng (1914–2009), Chinese politician and lieutenant general

Do not have the family name described in this article, but a surname translated into Latin other than Li (e.g. 黎 , Lí or 栗 , Lì ):

Li Fangyin , Chinese oriental archaeologist
Li Fengying (* 1975), Taiwanese weightlifter
Li Lili (1915–2005), Chinese actress
Li Minwei (1893–1953), Chinese film producer
Li Qiangbing (* 1985), Chinese-Austrian table tennis player
Li Zhanshu (* 1950), Chinese politician

Li is the family name of the following people:

Ahmet Li (* 1991), Turkish table tennis player
Alina Li (* 1993), Chinese-American porn actress
Ann Li (* 2000), American tennis player
Baldwin Li , British film producer, screenwriter, cameraman and sound engineer
Blanca Li (* 1964), Spanish dancer, choreographer, actress and filmmaker
Bruce Li (born 1950), Chinese martial artist and actor
Cecilia Li (* 1957), Taiwanese concert pianist
Choh Hao Li (1913–1987), Chinese-American biochemist
Choh-Ming Li (1912–1991), Chinese economist and educator
Christine Li (* 1960), German doctor and writer
Don Li (* 1971), Swiss composer and jazz musician
Donald Li (* 1961), Chinese actor
Donghua Li (* 1967), Swiss gymnast
Elodie Li Yuk Lo (* 1982), Mauritian beach volleyball player
Florence Li Tim-Oi (1907-1992), Anglican clergyman
Frederick P. Li (1940-2015), Sino-American medic
Herman Li (* 1976), guitarist and producer from Hong Kong
Hermengild Li Yi (1923–2012), Chinese Franciscan and Roman Catholic bishop
Jet Li (born 1963), Chinese actor
John Baptist Li Suguang (born 1964), Chinese Catholic bishop
Joseph Li Jing (* 1968), Chinese clergyman, bishop of the Ningxia diocese
Joseph Li Shan (* 1965), Chinese clergyman, Bishop of Beijing
Kevin Li (* 1986), Canadian badminton player
Kong Li , other name of Michel Qissi (* 1962), American actor
Lily Li Li Li (born 1950), actress from Hong Kong
Liza Li (* 1988), German singer
Lykke Li (born Lykke Li Timotej Zachrisson ; * 1986), Swedish singer
Michelle Li (* 1991), Canadian badminton player
Michelle Suat Li (* 1987), Singaporean high jumper
Min Chiu Li (1919–1980), Chinese-American physician
Nicolas Li Yun Fong (* 1982), Mauritian hammer thrower
Nina Li Chi (born 1961), Chinese actress
Oleg Olegowitsch Li (* 1991), Russian ice hockey player
Peggy Li (* 1984), Chinese snooker referee
Peter Li (* 1957), Belgian comic artist
Peter Li Hongye (1920–2011), Chinese clergyman, Archbishop of Nanning
Richard Li (* 1966), Canadian entrepreneur
Robin Li (* 1968), Chinese computer scientist and entrepreneur
Stefano Li Si-de (1926–2019), Roman Catholic Bishop of Tianjin
Tien-Yien Li (* 1945), American mathematician
Tingye Li (1931–2012), American physicist
Wen-Hsiung Li (* 1942), Taiwanese geneticist
Wenchao Li (philosopher) (* 1957), Chinese-German philosopher, editor and university lecturer
Wenchao Li (Linguist) , Sino-British linguist
Winnie Li ( Wen-Chung Winnie Li ; * 1948), Taiwanese mathematician
Vitali Li (* 1994), Kazakh football player
Yiyun Li (* 1972), Chinese-American author and editor
Yvonne Li (* 1998), German badminton player

Individual evidence

↑ [1] Most common Chinese names
↑ [2] (PDF; 53 kB) Englishized names? Naming patterns amongst ethnic-Chinese Singaporeans
↑ [3] Why are so many Chinese called Lee (Li)?
^ YD Yuan, C. Zhang, QY Ma, HM Yang: [Population genetics of Chinese surnames. I. Surname frequency distribution and genetic diversity in Chinese]. In: Yi chuan xue bao = Acta genetica Sinica. Volume 27, Number 6, 2000, pp. 471-476, PMID 11057042 .

[1] [1] Most common Chinese names

[2] [2] (PDF; 53 kB) Englishized names? Naming patterns amongst ethnic-Chinese Singaporeans

[3] [3] Why are so many Chinese called Lee (Li)?

[4] YD Yuan, C. Zhang, QY Ma, HM Yang: [Population genetics of Chinese surnames. I. Surname frequency distribution and genetic diversity in Chinese]. In: Yi chuan xue bao = Acta genetica Sinica. Volume 27, Number 6, 2000, pp. 471-476, PMID 11057042 .