Meaning: The character 田 originally refers to farmland or fields. One origin story traces the Tian surname back to the Spring and Autumn Period, where a prince of the Chen Kingdom, due to internal strife, fled to the State of Qi and was appointed as the Minister of Industry, changing his surname to 田. Another theory suggests it originated from the official title 田正, who was in charge of agricultural affairs.
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Tian Taijing (田太靖)
an official from Taiyuan during the Song Dynasty, who served as a military officer in Shuzhou and is mentioned in 'Extensive Records of the Seasons'.
Tian Ruzi (田汝耔)
a Ming Dynasty official from Henan, known for his governance in legal affairs, land management, and water conservancy, and author of works like 'Zhou Yi Zuanyi'.
Tian Ruyu (田汝𦓹)
a Ming Dynasty scholar from Xiangfu, Henan, known for his association with Li Mengyang and his literary work 'Xinye Ji'.
'田' is a surname that evokes images of fertile fields and agricultural heritage. It’s linked to ancient nobility and has roots in both political migration and agricultural management.