Meaning: The surname 麦 (Mài) originates from the Spring and Autumn period. It is said to have arisen from the descendants of the rulers of the State of Qi, who were granted land in Màiqiū (present-day Shānghé, Shāndōng), hence taking the place name as their surname. Another theory suggests that the surname comes from minority ethnic groups, such as the Mài clan of the Xianbei. Although relatively uncommon, notable figures with this surname include Mài Tiězhǎng from the Liu Song Dynasty.
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Mai Jiao (麦郊)
A figure from the late Ming Dynasty in Xinhui, mentioned in Wen Ru Neng's 'Poetry of Eastern Guangdong'.
Mai Mengyang (麦孟阳)
A Ming Dynasty official, known by the courtesy name Ru Fu, from Gaoyao, who served as an educational officer in Xingning, Hunan, and later as the prefect of Shiqian.
Mai Yinghao (麦英豪)
a Chinese archaeologist and researcher, made significant contributions to Chinese archaeology.
'麦' is a rare Chinese surname tied to ancient territories and ethnic groups. Despite its infrequency, it carries a rich historical background.