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Meaning: The surname 应 (Yīng) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It is said to derive from the state of Ying, which was granted to the fourth son of King Wu of Zhou. The descendants of this state adopted the name of the state as their surname. Another theory suggests it comes from the fief of Ying, granted to the son of the Duke of Zhou, Bo Qin.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.222 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.175 place
Ying Zihe (应子和)
a Song Dynasty poet and official from Yongkang, known for his poetic talent and the nickname 'Three Red Scholar'.
Ying Zhongheng (应仲珩)
An official and scholar of the Yuan Dynasty, served as the magistrate of Sheng County.
Ying Gao (应臬)
A Ming Dynasty poet known for his reclusive lifestyle and literary exchanges with contemporaries.
The surname 应 has ancient roots tied to the Zhou Dynasty. It symbolizes a response or echo, reflecting the historical significance of the state of Ying.
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