Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 尚 (Shàng) has several origins. One theory links it to Jiang Taigong, a legendary strategist who assisted King Wu of Zhou in overthrowing the Shang Dynasty and was subsequently enfeoffed in the state of Qi. His descendants adopted the surname 尚 as a sign of reverence. Another theory connects it to the tenth son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants took the surname after the fiefdom of 尚. Additionally, some 尚 surnames originate from少数民族's name changes.
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Shang Kexi (尚可喜)
a Qing Dynasty prince, originally a Ming general, later surrendered to the Qing and was enfeoffed as Prince Pingnan, governing Guangzhou.
Shang Zhixin (尚之信)
A Qing dynasty feudal lord, eldest son of Shang Kexi, known for his betrayal and subsequent execution.
Shang Yue (尚钺)
a Chinese historian and researcher, specialized in Chinese history.
The surname 尚 carries a sense of admiration and respect, tracing back to ancient royal families and strategic figures in Chinese history.
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