Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 苗 (Miáo) has multiple origins. One theory connects it to the ancient state of Chu, tracing back to the descendants of a high official named Bo Fen. Another theory suggests it originated from the title of the 'Minister of Agriculture' in the Zhou Dynasty, while a third theory ties it to the place name 苗 (Miao) in present-day Hubei Province.
苗
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.157 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.53 place
Miao Zhongyuan (苗仲渊)
a Song Dynasty official who served as a director in the Directorate for Buildings and as the prefect of Chuzhou, and was the nephew of Consort Miao of Emperor Renzong.
Miao Kui (苗夔)
a Qing Dynasty phonologist and scholar, known for his works on Chinese phonology and the Book of Songs.
Miss Miao (苗氏女)
a woman from Lin'an (modern Hangzhou) during the Ningzong era of the Southern Song Dynasty, mentioned in 'Haoran Zhai Yatan'.
The surname 苗 represents growth and new beginnings, symbolizing young plants. It has diverse historical roots, including connections to ancient Chinese officials and specific geographic locations.
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