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Meaning: The surname 应 (Yīng) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It is said to derive from the state of Ying, which was granted to the fourth son of King Wu of Zhou. The descendants of this state adopted the name of the state as their surname. Another theory suggests it comes from the fief of Ying, granted to the son of the Duke of Zhou, Bo Qin.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.222 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.175 place
Ying Cai (应材)
an official of the Southern Song Dynasty who achieved the Jinshi degree in 1157 and served in various government positions.
Ying Zongxiang (应宗祥)
A scholar from Huangyan, Taizhou Prefecture during the Ming Dynasty, known for his ancient poetry and prose.
Ying Jieyan (应节严)
a scholar-official from Wenzhou during the late Song and early Yuan dynasties, known for his writings and the 'Pingpo Collection'.
The surname 应 has ancient roots tied to the Zhou Dynasty. It symbolizes a response or echo, reflecting the historical significance of the state of Ying.
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