Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 毛 (Máo) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It is said to have descended from Prince Shu Zheng, the eighth son of King Wen of Zhou, who was granted the fief of Mao (modern-day Yiyang, Henan). The descendants adopted the surname 毛 based on the fief name. Another theory suggests it traces back to the descendants of Emperor Xuanyuan (Yellow Emperor), specifically a branch of Emperor Zhuanxu's lineage who took 毛 as their surname.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.88 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.106 place
Mao Zonglu (毛宗鲁)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and censor, known for his poetic talent and administrative role in Zhejiang.
Mao Xuan (毛铉)
A poet from Ming Dynasty, known for his poetry collection 'Bei Guo Ji' and his literary talents.
Mao Chong (毛崇)
an official of the Southern Song Dynasty, a Jinshi in 1169, who held various positions including Professor, County Magistrate, and eventually Acting Minister of Rites.
The surname 毛 has ancient roots, tracing back to royalty in the Zhou Dynasty. It’s a reminder of feudal lands and the legacy of noble bloodlines.
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