Meaning: The surname 凌 (líng) originates from the Zhou Dynasty, tracing back to the royal family of the Zhou. It is derived from Ji Kangshu, a son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants adopted the posthumous title '凌' as their surname. Another source suggests it comes from the ancient office '凌人', who was in charge of ice administration.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.149 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.159 place
Ling Gui (凌贵)
An official in the Song Dynasty, a Jinshi in the Xuanhe era, and the son-in-law of Emperor Huizong.
Ling Yiqu (凌义渠)
an official of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, who committed suicide after the fall of Beijing to Li Zicheng, posthumously honored as Zhongqing.
Ling Yunhan (凌云翰)
A scholar and poet from Renhe, Zhejiang, active between the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, known for his extensive knowledge and poetry collection 'Zhe Xuan Ji'.
凌 is a surname with royal roots, symbolizing elevation and strength. It’s deeply tied to ancient Chinese history and the Zhou Dynasty.