Chinese Surname
Meaning: Miao (缪) is a surname with multiple origins. One theory traces it back to the Qin Dynasty, where it was adopted from the name of a high-ranking official named Ying Renhao. Another theory links it to the Qi Dynasty, where it was derived from the name of a minister named Tian Miao. Additionally, some Miao surnames come from少数民族 (ethnic minorities) who adopted the name during historical assimilation.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.194 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.172 place
Miu Hung Yeuk (缪鸿若)
A Guangdong native from the late Qing Dynasty to modern times, who studied under Kang Youwei and later engaged in education in Hong Kong.
Miao Quansun (缪荃孙)
a Qing Dynasty scholar, bibliophile, and textual critic, who served as the Director of the Imperial Library and Chief Compiler of the Qing History Museum.
Miao Shiji (缪师伋)
a figure from the Ming Dynasty, known by the courtesy name Mengsi, hailing from Jiaxing.
'Miao' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient China through both official titles and ethnic assimilation. It carries a rich legacy of diverse origins.
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