Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 章 (Zhāng) originates from two main sources. Firstly, from the Jiang clan, descendants of the legendary Yan Emperor Shennong, who adopted the surname based on the name of their fiefdom. Secondly, from the Ren clan, one of the twelve original surnames bestowed by the Yellow Emperor. The character 章 means 'bright' or 'remarkable', symbolizing prominence and distinction.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.122 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.40 place
ZHANG HENG (章衡)
a scholar and official of the Northern Song Dynasty, achieved the highest rank in the imperial examination and served various governmental positions, compiled the historical work 'Bian Nian Tong Zai'.
Zhang Miaoyi (章妙懿)
A palace maid during the reign of Emperor Duzong in the Southern Song Dynasty.
Zhang Xu (章诩)
a figure from Changhua (modern-day west of Lin'an, Zhejiang) during the Song Dynasty, recorded in the 18th volume of the 'Changhua County Annals' from the Republic of China era.
The surname '章' (Zhāng) means 'bright' or 'remarkable', symbolizing prominence. It has ancient roots tracing back to the legendary Yan Emperor and the Yellow Emperor's twelve original surnames.
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