Meaning: The surname 孟 (Mèng) originates from the Spring and Autumn Period. It is derived from two main sources: one comes from the Ji clan, the descendants of the Duke of Zhou, who were originally known as Mengsun and later simplified their surname to Meng; the other comes from the Zi clan, the descendants of Prince Wei Zi, the elder brother of King Zhou of Shang, who was granted the fiefdom of Song. The surname Meng signifies the eldest sibling in a family.
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Meng Chang (孟尝)
An official of the Eastern Han Dynasty, known for his reforms and restoration of pearl production to improve people's livelihoods.
Meng Jian (孟简)
a Tang Dynasty official and Jinshi (進士) degree holder, served various positions including Censorate Vice Minister and was demoted for corruption.
Meng Dawu (孟大武)
a Song dynasty poet from Xianju, Zhejiang, known for his poetic exchanges with Wu Fu and recorded in the 'Xianju Zhi,' with four poems preserved.
'孟' signifies the eldest sibling and is rooted in ancient nobility, tracing back to the Zhou and Shang dynasties. It’s a name that carries a sense of lineage and seniority.