Meaning: The surname 闵 (Mǐn) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the title of Duke Min of Lu, a son of Duke Zhuang of Lu. The character 闵 originally means 'compassion' or 'sympathy.' The descendants of Duke Min adopted his title as their surname, forming the Min clan.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.224 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.132 place
Min Qiren (闵齐仁)
a Korean scholar during the Ming Dynasty, known by the courtesy name Xizhong and the literary name Liyan.
Min Sun (闵损)
A disciple of Confucius in the late Spring and Autumn period, renowned for his filial piety and virtue, comparable to Yan Yuan, declined the position of magistrate of Fei offered by the Ji family of Lu.
Min Gui (闵圭)
a scholar and official of the Ming Dynasty, who served as the Minister of Justice and was posthumously honored with the title Zhuangyi.
'闵' is a rare and ancient Chinese surname rooted in the Zhou Dynasty, symbolizing compassion and originating from a noble lineage in the state of Lu.