Meaning: The surname 戴 (Dài) has its origins in the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the state of Dai, which was granted to Boqin, a younger brother of King Wu of Zhou. After the state of Dai was destroyed, the royal family adopted the state name as their surname. Another branch of the Dai lineage traces back to the Shang Dynasty, from the Duke of Dai, whose descendants took his posthumous title as their surname.
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Dai Guan (戴冠)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and official from Henan, known for his integrity and direct remonstrance, author of 'Suigu Collection'.
Dai Bao (戴宝)
A minister of the Zhou state during the Warring States period.
Dai Kuan (戴巏)
A figure from Xiuning during the Ming Dynasty, styled Zijin.
'戴' is a noble surname tracing back to ancient Chinese royalty. It symbolizes the legacy of a once-powerful state and carries a sense of dignity and heritage.