Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 马 (Mǎ) originates from the ancient Ying clan, a lineage tracing back to the legendary figure Boyi. Boyi was a talented minister during the reign of Emperor Shun, known for his skill in animal husbandry. One of Boyi's descendants, Feizi, became famous for breeding horses and was granted land in Qin (modern-day Tianshui, Gansu), establishing the state of Qin. A branch of Feizi's descendants adopted the surname 马 in honor of their connection to horses. Additionally, the surname 马 has other origins, including from少数民族改姓 (ethnic minorities adopting the surname).
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Ma Sigong (马思恭)
a Ming Dynasty official who served as a military commissioner in Shanxi, surrendered to the Later Jin during the Jisi Incident, and was later captured and executed by Ming forces.
Jinge Ma (马金戈)
Jinge Ma, whose life details are unknown, was born in 1939 and died in 1991 at the age of 52.
Ma Yu (马舆)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, he was a Jinshi in 1487 and served as a magistrate in Nanjing Censorate, censor of Shanxi Circuit, prefect of Nanyang, and prefect of Hanyang.
'马' is a common Chinese surname associated with the horse, symbolizing strength and speed. It traces back to ancient lineage and has multiple origins, including from ethnic minorities.
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