Chinese Surname
Meaning: The character 田 originally refers to farmland or fields. One origin story traces the Tian surname back to the Spring and Autumn Period, where a prince of the Chen Kingdom, due to internal strife, fled to the State of Qi and was appointed as the Minister of Industry, changing his surname to 田. Another theory suggests it originated from the official title 田正, who was in charge of agricultural affairs.
田
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.36 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.156 place
Tian Dan (田单)
A military general during the Warring States period, known for his strategic victory against the Yan army using fire oxen tactics.
Tian Suofu (田所赋)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, who served as county magistrate, Ministry of Revenue secretary, and eventually prefect of Huai'an Prefecture.
Tian Zizhi (田紫芝)
A Jin Dynasty literati known for his exceptional intelligence and literary talent, who tragically died at the age of twenty-three while fleeing from war.
'田' is a surname that evokes images of fertile fields and agricultural heritage. It’s linked to ancient nobility and has roots in both political migration and agricultural management.
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