Meaning: The surname 钱 originated from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It is said to have first appeared with an official named Qian Fu, who served as a senior officer in the Treasury Department under King Wen of Zhou. Another theory traces the surname to Peng Zu, an ancient Chinese immortal, whose descendants also adopted the surname 钱 after holding positions in the Treasury.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.93 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.2 place
Qian Qingzu (钱庆祖)
A Song Dynasty official, with the courtesy name Maoyuan, from Lin'an, Hangzhou, awarded Jinshi degree, served as Tongpan of Chuzhou and Provincial Judge of Fujian.
Qian Changzhao (钱昌照)
Chinese politician and educator, former director of the National Resources Commission of the Nationalist Government, dedicated to national industrial development.
Qian Shixiong (钱世雄)
a Northern Song Dynasty official and literati, known for his association with Su Shi and his work 'The Collected Works of Mr. Ice Blossom'.
'钱' is a surname with deep historical roots, tied to ancient treasury officials and even legendary immortals. It symbolizes wealth and financial management.