Meaning: The surname 熊 (Xióng) has multiple origins. One theory suggests it traces back to the descendants of the Yellow Emperor, specifically to Chongli, a son of Emperor Zhuānxū, who was enfeoffed in Xiong (modern-day Xinzheng, Henan) and later adopted the surname 熊. Another theory links it to the rulers of the State of Chu during the Zhou Dynasty, many of whom had '熊' in their names, such as King Wu of Chu (Xióng Tōng) and King Wen of Chu (Xióng Zī), with some descendants adopting 熊 as their surname.
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Xiong Fu (熊复)
Chinese politician, former Minister of the International Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee.
Xiong Fan (熊蕃)
a Song dynasty scholar and poet from Jianyang, known for his literary works and adherence to Wang Anshi's philosophy, and the author of 'The Record of Tribute Tea from Beiyuan during the Xuanhe Era'.
Xiong Xiling (熊希龄)
A Chinese politician who served as the Premier of the Republic of China.
'熊' is a powerful name linked to ancient Chinese royalty and the mighty bear. It’s a surname with deep historical roots, connecting to both mythical and royal lineages.