Meaning: The surname 闵 (Mǐn) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the title of Duke Min of Lu, a son of Duke Zhuang of Lu. The character 闵 originally means 'compassion' or 'sympathy.' The descendants of Duke Min adopted his title as their surname, forming the Min clan.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.224 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.132 place
Min Xisheng (闵希声)
an official during the Northern Song Dynasty, who became a Jinshi in 1049 and served as the magistrate of Changle County.
Min Enze (闵恩泽)
Chinese chemist and researcher.
Min In-baek (闵仁伯)
a Korean literary figure during the Ming dynasty, known for his work 'The Collection of Taecheon'.
'闵' is a rare and ancient Chinese surname rooted in the Zhou Dynasty, symbolizing compassion and originating from a noble lineage in the state of Lu.