Meaning: The surname 党 (Dǎng) originated during the Spring and Autumn Period in the state of Lu. According to the 'General Record of Surnames and Clans,' the Dǎng clan traces back to a minister of Lu, an offspring of the Duke of Zhou. Another branch of the Dǎng surname comes from the Xiqiang ethnic group, which later assimilated into Han Chinese society.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.207 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.291 place
Dang Jin (党进)
A military officer of the Song Dynasty, served as the Jiedushi of Zhangxin Army and Zhongwu Army.
Dang Shengke (党生科)
an early member of the Communist Party of China, served as an advisor to the Political Department of the Jiangsu Military District.
Dang Huaiying (党怀英)
a scholar and calligrapher of the Jin Dynasty, known for his literary works and seal script calligraphy, with the collection 'Zhuxi Ji' to his name.
'党' is a surname with roots in ancient China, tracing back to the Spring and Autumn Period. It symbolizes kinship and community, with origins in both noble lineage and ethnic assimilation.