Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 姜 originates from the ancient Emperor Yan (also known as Shennong), one of the legendary rulers of China. According to legend, Emperor Yan was born by the Jiang River (present-day Qishan County, Shaanxi), and thus adopted the surname 姜 ('Jiāng', meaning 'ginger' or 'river'). This surname also has historical significance through Jiang Ziya (also known as Grand Duke of Jiang), who assisted the Zhou Dynasty in its founding and was later enfeoffed as the Duke of Qi, establishing the Qi state whose descendants carried the surname 姜.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.55 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.32 place
Jiang Damin (姜大民)
A poet from Muzhou (now northeast of Jiande, Zhejiang) during the Song Dynasty, known for his work in 'Supplement to Song Poetry' Volume 21.
JIANG ANG (姜昂)
A Ming Dynasty official and filial son, known for his integrity and devotion to his mother.
Jiang Zun (姜遵)
a Song Dynasty official known for his strict governance and roles as a supervisory censor and transport commissioner.
'姜' is a surname with deep roots in Chinese history, tracing back to the legendary Emperor Shennong and later associated with the founding of the Zhou Dynasty. It’s a name that carries the essence of ancient royalty and wisdom.
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