Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 郎 (Láng) has origins dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period. One theory suggests it originated from Lang Ke, a minister in the state of Lu, whose descendants adopted the surname. Another theory links it to the Ji clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. Some cases of the surname also come from少数民族改姓 (ethnic minorities adopting the surname).
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.242 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.48 place
Lang Can (郎粲)
An official of the Southern Tang during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, who was the top scholar in the imperial examination around 967 and a regular guest at Han Xizai's night banquets.
Lang Ji (郎几)
an official during the Northern Song Dynasty, who served as a military judge and a court official.
Lang Jian (郎简)
A Northern Song dynasty official and medical expert, known for his governance across various prefectures and his medical work 'Collected Effective Prescriptions'.
The surname '郎' traces back to ancient Chinese nobility and has roots in both official titles and royal lineage. It’s a name that carries a sense of history and prestige.
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