Meaning: The surname 乔 (Qiáo) originates from the Zhou Dynasty and is derived from the ancient state of Song. It is said to be an ancestral name of the descendants of Duke Weizi, brother of King Zhou of Shang, who was granted the state of Song by King Wu of Zhou. The character 乔 means 'tall' or 'lofty', symbolizing height and nobility.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.115 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.282 place
Qiao Yuanzhi (乔元之)
A scholar of the Qing Dynasty, known for his portrait 'Three Hobbies of Qiao Yuanzhi' painted by Yu Zhiding, housed in the Nanjing Museum.
Qiao Xiaoben (乔孝本)
an official during the Northern Song Dynasty, served as the assistant judge of Fuzhou during the Jiayou era of Emperor Renzong.
Qiao Yu (乔宇)
A Ming Dynasty official known for his integrity and opposition to Emperor Jiajing's rites controversy.
'乔' is a surname with ancient roots, symbolizing height and nobility. It traces back to the Zhou Dynasty and is associated with the royal lineage of the state of Song.