Meaning: The surname 操 (Cao) originates from ancient官职 names, where individuals held positions related to conducting rituals and music. The surname is historically rare but has a concentrated distribution in certain regions.
Cao Mou (操某)
a Southern Song dynasty official who served as Shangyuan Wei in 1190 during the reign of Emperor Guangzong.
'操' is a unique and rare surname in China, tracing back to ancient positions of conducting rituals and music.