Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 钱 originated from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It is said to have first appeared with an official named Qian Fu, who served as a senior officer in the Treasury Department under King Wen of Zhou. Another theory traces the surname to Peng Zu, an ancient Chinese immortal, whose descendants also adopted the surname 钱 after holding positions in the Treasury.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.93 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.2 place
Qian Liu (钱镠)
Founder of the Wuyue Kingdom during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, ruled for 41 years.
Qian Wenli (钱闻礼)
a scholar and official of the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his medical work 'Qian's Hundred Questions on Cold Damage'.
Qian Dong (钱东)
a Qing Dynasty painter and poet, skilled in poetry and music, known for his imitation of Yun Nantian's painting style.
'钱' is a surname with deep historical roots, tied to ancient treasury officials and even legendary immortals. It symbolizes wealth and financial management.
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