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Meaning: The surname 苗 (Miáo) has multiple origins. One theory connects it to the ancient state of Chu, tracing back to the descendants of a high official named Bo Fen. Another theory suggests it originated from the title of the 'Minister of Agriculture' in the Zhou Dynasty, while a third theory ties it to the place name 苗 (Miao) in present-day Hubei Province.
苗
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.157 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.53 place
Miao Zhongyuan (苗仲渊)
a Song Dynasty official who served as a director in the Directorate for Buildings and as the prefect of Chuzhou, and was the nephew of Consort Miao of Emperor Renzong.
Miao Kui (苗夔)
a Qing Dynasty phonologist and scholar, known for his works on Chinese phonology and the Book of Songs.
Miao Changyan (苗昌言)
An official of the Southern Song Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1142 and served in various positions including Professor of Fuzhou.
The surname 苗 represents growth and new beginnings, symbolizing young plants. It has diverse historical roots, including connections to ancient Chinese officials and specific geographic locations.
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