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 Cuizhu (田翠竹)
a poet and couplet master from Xiangtan, Hunan, known for his works including 'Cuizhu Poetry Manuscript'.
Tian Min (田敏)
a scholar and official from the Five Dynasties to the early Song Dynasty, known for his expertise in Confucian classics and his service in various high-ranking positions.
Tian Shutong (田叔通)
An official during the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his literary exchanges with Su Shi.
'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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