Meaning: The character 汪 originally means 'deep and wide water.' The surname 汪 has multiple origins. One theory traces it back to the Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 BCE) as the descendants of Wang Mang, a minister of the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE). Another theory links it to the descendants of Shennong, one of the legendary emperors of ancient China. Additionally, some surnames were adopted based on official positions or places of residence.
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Wang Wen (汪文)
an official of the Eastern Han Dynasty, served as the governor of Yuyang and the tutor of the crown prince, from Chun'an (now part of Zhejiang).
Wang Dong (汪东)
a renowned literary scholar and calligrapher from late Qing to modern China, known for his expertise in ci poetry and classical studies.
Wang Shi (汪氏)
Wife of Liu Wuqing from Neijiang during the Song Dynasty, her life is recorded in the 'Sichuan General Annals' of the Jiaqing era in the Qing Dynasty.
'汪' is a surname with deep historical roots, symbolizing the vastness of water. It’s a name that carries the legacy of ancient dynasties and diverse cultural origins.