Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 尚 (Shàng) has several origins. One theory links it to Jiang Taigong, a legendary strategist who assisted King Wu of Zhou in overthrowing the Shang Dynasty and was subsequently enfeoffed in the state of Qi. His descendants adopted the surname 尚 as a sign of reverence. Another theory connects it to the tenth son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants took the surname after the fiefdom of 尚. Additionally, some 尚 surnames originate from少数民族's name changes.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.141 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.319 place
Shang Zuojun (尚佐均)
A scholar from Anyang during the Northern Song Dynasty, who served as a professor, national doctoral scholar, secretary, and eventually became a direct scholar of the Longtu Pavilion.
Sang Jin (尚震)
A Korean figure in the Ming Dynasty, styled Qi Fu, known by the pseudonyms Fanxu Pavilion, Song Xian, and Xiangri Hall, posthumously titled Cheng'an.
Shang Zhixin (尚之信)
A Qing dynasty feudal lord, eldest son of Shang Kexi, known for his betrayal and subsequent execution.
The surname 尚 carries a sense of admiration and respect, tracing back to ancient royal families and strategic figures in Chinese history.
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