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 Wensheng (马文升)
a Ming Dynasty official, Jinshi of 1451, served as Censor, Minister of War, and Minister of Personnel, known for his poetry and memorials.
Ma Luan (马鸾)
A Ming Dynasty Jinshi who served as a censor in Jiangxi and as an assistant judicial commissioner in Shandong.
Ma Jian (马瑊)
an official in the Northern Song Dynasty, who served as the Judicial Commissioner of Liangzhe Circuit.
'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.