Meaning: The surname 郑 originated from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) when Emperor Xuan of Zhou granted his brother Ji You the lands of Zheng (modern-day Huaxian County, Shaanxi), establishing the State of Zheng. After the state was annexed by the Qin Dynasty, the descendants of Ji You continued to use 郑 as their surname. Notable individuals with this surname include Zheng Xuan, a renowned scholar of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Zheng Gu, a Tang Dynasty poet.
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Zheng Yan (郑炎)
A Qing dynasty literatus, originally named Yuan, courtesy name Qingqu, from Xiushui, known for his work 'The Collection of Hermit Xuezhang'.
Zheng Huang (郑璜)
A Qing dynasty scholar and poet from Wujiang, Jiangsu, known for his literary works including 'Chun Qiu Di Li Jin Shi' and 'Hai Hong Hua Guan Shi Chao'.
(郑贻林)
A calligrapher from Quanzhou, Fujian, known for his mastery in clerical script and co-founding the Luyuan Poetry Society.
郑 is a surname with royal roots from the Zhou Dynasty. It’s linked to the ancient State of Zheng and has produced many scholars and poets throughout Chinese history.