Chinese Last Names

King, monarch, ruler. The character depicts an axe, symbolizing authority and power.

~101 million

Plum tree. The character combines 木 (wood/tree) and 子 (child/seed), representing the plum tree.

~95 million

To draw a bow, to stretch, to open. The character combines 弓 (bow) and 长 (long).

~87 million

Means "swift" or "surpass". One of the seven states during the Warring States period.

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Means "money" or "coin". Originally a title for an official.

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Means "grandchild" or "descendant".

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Means "circumference" or "complete". The name of the Zhou Dynasty.

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Originally the name of the State of Wu in southeastern China.

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Means "serious" or "solemn". The name of the State of Zheng.

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Means "to wade across" or "gallop".

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Means "to display" or "exhibit". One of the top 5 surnames.

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Originally referred to a type of tree or storage.

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Means "to guard" or "protect".

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Originally a place name in ancient China.

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Means "sink" or "deep". Also a place name.

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Means "fence" or "enclosure". The name of the State of Han.

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Means "poplar tree". One of the top 10 surnames.

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Means "vermillion" or "red". The surname of Ming Dynasty emperors.

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Originally the name of the State of Qin, which unified China.

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尤 (Yóu) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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Means "to permit" or "allow".

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Means "what" or "how". A common surname across southern China.

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Means "spine" or "backbone". Also a musical note.

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Means "to bestow" or "give".

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Means "hole" or "opening". The surname of Confucius.

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Originally an official title meaning "plaintiff" or "litigant".

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Means "strict" or "severe".

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Means "splendid" or "magnificent". Also means "China".

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Means "gold" or "metal". Common among Korean-Chinese.

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Means "towering" or "lofty". The name of the State of Wei.

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Means "pottery" or "ceramics".

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Means "ginger". One of the oldest Chinese surnames.

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Means "relative" or "sorrow".

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Means "to thank" or "wither".

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Originally a small state name in Shandong.

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Means "metaphor" or "to explain".

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Means "cypress tree". Symbol of longevity.

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Means "water". One of the rarest surnames.

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Means "hole" or "cave".

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Means "chapter" or "composition".

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Means "cloud". Symbol of freedom and aspiration.

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Means "revive" or "perilla plant".

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Originally a place name meaning "overflow".

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Means "kudzu vine". Also a place name.

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Means "why" or "servant".

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Means "model" or "pattern".

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Means "drum sound" or "powerful".

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Means "gentleman" or "young man".

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Means "rash" or "stupid", but originally meant "large fish".

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Means "tanned leather".

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Means "prosperous" or "flourishing".

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Means "horse". Common among Hui Muslim Chinese.

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Means "seedling" or "sprout".

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Means "phoenix". Symbol of grace and virtue.

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Means "flower". A beautiful and rare surname.

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方 (Fāng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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俞 (Yú) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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任 (Rén) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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袁 (Yuán) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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柳 (Liǔ) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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酆 (Fēng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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鲍 (Bào) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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史 (Shǐ) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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唐 (Táng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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费 (Fèi) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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廉 (Lián) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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岑 (Cén) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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薛 (Xuē) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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雷 (Léi) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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贺 (Hè) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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倪 (Ní) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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汤 (Tāng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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滕 (Téng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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殷 (Yīn) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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罗 (Luó) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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毕 (Bì) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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郝 (Hǎo) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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邬 (Wū) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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安 (Ān) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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常 (Cháng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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乐 (Yuè) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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于 (Yú) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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时 (Shí) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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傅 (Fù) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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皮 (Pí) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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卞 (Biàn) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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齐 (Qí) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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康 (Kāng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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伍 (Wǔ) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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余 (Yú) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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元 (Yuán) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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卜 (Bǔ) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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顾 (Gù) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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孟 (Mèng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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平 (Píng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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黄 (Huáng) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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和 (Hé) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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穆 (Mù) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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萧 (Xiāo) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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尹 (Yǐn) is a traditional Chinese surname with roots in ancient China.

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