Chinese Surname
Meaning: The character 江 refers to a large river, specifically the Yangtze River in modern usage. The Jiang surname originates from the ancient Ying clan, descendants of Zhuanxu, a legendary Chinese emperor. One of their ancestors, Boyi, aided in flood control and was rewarded with the Ying surname. Later, descendants were granted lands in Jiang (present-day Zhenyang, Henan) and adopted the place name as their surname, becoming the Jiang clan.
江
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.76 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.141 place
Jiang Biao (江标)
a late Qing dynasty official, scholar, poet, and reformist, known for founding the Hunan Political School and advocating for reform.
Jiang You (江逌)
a Southern Song Dynasty official from Chenliu, served as the magistrate of Guangze County during the Shaoxing era.
JIANGYONG (江永)
A Qing Dynasty scholar, renowned for his extensive knowledge in ancient and modern studies, especially in the field of textual criticism and the study of the 'Three Rites'.
'江' means 'river,' and this surname traces back to ancient China's Ying clan. It's like being named 'River' but with a rich history of nobility and flood control heroes.
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