Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 冒 (Mào) originates from the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE). It is derived from the name of a fiefdom called 冒 (Mào) in the state of Lu, where a minister from the Ji clan was granted land. His descendants adopted the name of the fiefdom as their surname.
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Mao Xiang (冒襄)
a scholar and poet of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known as one of the 'Four Gentlemen' and for his literary works.
Mao Qizong (冒起宗)
a late Ming Dynasty political figure and Jinshi (进士) in 1628, who held various official positions including in the Ministry of Personnel and as a military supervisor, and later retired and died.
MAO GUANGSHENG (冒广生)
a late Qing Dynasty official and later professor in the Republic of China, known for his literary works and editorial contributions.
The surname 冒 has ancient roots, tracing back to a fiefdom in the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period. It carries the meaning of 'covering' or 'imitating.'
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