Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 叶 originates from the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) in the State of Chu. Prince Zhen, son of King Zhuang of Chu, was granted the fiefdom of Shenlu (present-day Jingmen, Hubei), and his descendants adopted the surname 沈 ('Shěn'). In the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 CE), Shen Zuliang's son, Shen Zhuliang, was granted the fiefdom of Yeyi (present-day Yexian, Henan), and his descendants changed their surname to 叶 ('Yè') in honor of the fiefdom.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.41 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.257 place
Ye Suzhong (叶溯中)
A politician from the Republic of China, active from 1902 to 1964.
Ye Weiyang (叶维阳)
a scholar from Haifeng during the Ming Dynasty, known for being a tributary student in the 15th year of Chongzhen.
Ye Jian (叶鑑)
An official of the Tang Dynasty, who served as the governor of Kangzhou, from Nan'an, Quanzhou (now part of Fujian).
'叶' is a surname with ancient roots in the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn Period. It symbolizes the leaves of a tree, representing growth and renewal.
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