Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 曾 (Zēng) originates from the ancient Xia Dynasty, tracing back to the legendary Yu the Great, the founder of the Xia Dynasty. One of his descendants was granted the fiefdom of Zeng during the Zhou Dynasty, and their descendants adopted the name of the fiefdom as their surname, thereby forming the Zeng clan.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.31 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.385 place
Zeng Hui (曾会)
A Song dynasty official and Jinshi, known for his integrity and advocacy for the people, rising to the position of compiler at the Jixian Hall.
Zeng Shijian (曾仕鉴)
A Ming Dynasty official who served in the imperial cabinet and the Ministry of Revenue, known for his military strategies and concern for the people's welfare, with works such as 'Qingli' and 'Gongche'.
Zeng Shiqiang (曾仕强)
Artist and Taiwanese sinologist.
'曾' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to the Xia Dynasty. It symbolizes a lineage that has endured through centuries, carrying the legacy of ancient Chinese nobility.
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