Meaning: The surname 家 (Jiā) is derived from various origins, including lineage from the royal Ji (姬) clan of the Zhou Dynasty, occupational surnames from ancient household servants known as 'jiā chén,' and place-based surnames originating from Jiā Yì, an ancient settlement.
Jia Dingguo (家定国)
a Song Dynasty scholar and official from Meishan, known for his roles in judicial and administrative positions, and authored a collection of literary works.
Jia Zhiyuan (家之巽)
a scholar and official of the Southern Song Dynasty, from Meishan, who held various government positions including magistrate of Lin'an.
Jia Xuanweng (家铉翁)
a Southern Song Dynasty official and scholar, renowned for refusing to sign the surrender proclamation to the Yuan Dynasty, and author of 'Detailed Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals'.
The surname 家 symbolizes family and lineage. It has diverse origins, from royal bloodlines to occupational and geographical roots.