Meaning: The surname 苗 (Miáo) has multiple origins. One theory connects it to the ancient state of Chu, tracing back to the descendants of a high official named Bo Fen. Another theory suggests it originated from the title of the 'Minister of Agriculture' in the Zhou Dynasty, while a third theory ties it to the place name 苗 (Miao) in present-day Hubei Province.
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Miao Shizhong (苗时中)
a Northern Song dynasty official who served as a transport commissioner and ended his career as the Vice Minister of Revenue.
Miss Miao (苗氏女)
a woman from Lin'an (modern Hangzhou) during the Ningzong era of the Southern Song Dynasty, mentioned in 'Haoran Zhai Yatan'.
Miao Changyan (苗昌言)
An official of the Southern Song Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1142 and served in various positions including Professor of Fuzhou.
The surname 苗 represents growth and new beginnings, symbolizing young plants. It has diverse historical roots, including connections to ancient Chinese officials and specific geographic locations.