Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 凌 (líng) originates from the Zhou Dynasty, tracing back to the royal family of the Zhou. It is derived from Ji Kangshu, a son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants adopted the posthumous title '凌' as their surname. Another source suggests it comes from the ancient office '凌人', who was in charge of ice administration.
凌
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.149 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.159 place
Ling Zhun (凌凖)
A Tang Dynasty official, jinshi during the Dezong era, served in various scholarly and judicial positions, and was demoted for participating in Wang Shuwen's reforms.
Ling Jingjian (凌景坚)
a writer and translator from Wujiang, known for his contributions to modern literature.
Ling Yunhan (凌云翰)
A scholar and poet from Renhe, Zhejiang, active between the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, known for his extensive knowledge and poetry collection 'Zhe Xuan Ji'.
凌 is a surname with royal roots, symbolizing elevation and strength. It’s deeply tied to ancient Chinese history and the Zhou Dynasty.
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