Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 匡 (Kuāng) originates from the Spring and Autumn Period. One theory suggests it derives from a senior official named Kuang Juxu, who served in the area of Kuang (present-day Changyuan, Henan). His descendants adopted the place name as their surname. Another theory connects it to the Ji clan, tracing back to Kang Shu, a son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants took the name from the fiefdom of Kuang.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.260 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.353 place
Kuang Heng (匡衡)
a Western Han Dynasty statesman and Confucian scholar, famous for the legend of 'borrowing light through a hole in the wall', served as Chancellor and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Le'an.
Kuang Yuan (匡渊)
a Southern Song dynasty official, who served as the Assistant Commissioner of Military Affairs.
Kuang Yizhi (匡翼之)
a Ming Dynasty official from Jiaozhou, Shandong, known for his integrity and efforts in administrative reforms and military affairs.
The surname 匡 (Kuāng) is rooted in ancient Chinese history, symbolizing the act of correcting or rectifying. It's a rare name with ties to both officials and royal lineage.
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