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Meaning: The surname 亢 (kàng) has its origins in ancient China, with two primary theories. One traces it back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE), where descendants of King Wen of Zhou were granted lands in Kangfu (modern-day Jining, Shandong), taking the place name as their surname. The other theory suggests it is a Hanized surname from ancient ethnic minorities, such as the Xianbei during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.365 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.477 place
Kang Siqian (亢思谦)
A Ming Dynasty scholar who served as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy and held various administrative positions including Shaanxi Provincial Judge and Sichuan Left Provincial Administration Commissioner.
'亢' is a rare surname in China, possibly tracing back to ancient royalty or ethnic minorities. It symbolizes height or extremity, reflecting the noble or exceptional nature of its bearers.
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