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Chinese surnames, explained one by one

357 surnames, each with strokes, commonness and how easy it is to say — pick the one you like, then build a name on it.

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Matching surnames: 30

于 Yu 95.6 / 100

A surname meaning 'at', traced to the ancient state of Yu, common in Shandong.

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曾 Zeng 77.6 / 100

A surname traced to Confucius' disciple Zeng Shen, emphasizing filial piety and learning.

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马 Ma 95.6 / 100

A surname meaning 'horse', with a strong presence in Islamic and Hui communities.

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高 Gao 87.8 / 100

Noble, lofty, aspiring

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罗 Luo 87.4 / 100

A structured and expansive spirit, gathering beauty and orde

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林 Lin 89 / 100

a forest — vitality and growth

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韩 Han 83.8 / 100

ancient state name, symbol of foundation and strength

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何 He 89.9 / 100

A surname meaning 'to carry', traced to ancient nobility of the Zhou dynasty.

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许 Xu 83.2 / 100

Promise, hope

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谢 Xie 75.4 / 100

An aristocratic surname of the Eastern Jin, famed for its poets and calligraphers.

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唐 Tang 85.3 / 100

grand, magnificent, noble

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孙 Sun 90.5 / 100

A surname of strategists; also borne by the founder of the Republic of China.

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梁 Liang 80.6 / 100

A symbol of strength and support, like a beam that holds up

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程 Cheng 73.6 / 100

a path to success

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胡 Hu 86.6 / 100

A surname originating from the ancient state of Hu, now common in Anhui and Jiangxi.

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宋 Song 88.8 / 100

A legacy of culture and stability

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曹 Cao 76 / 100

Talented and outstanding

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朱 Zhu 82.5 / 100

vermilion, sincere

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郭 Guo 81.7 / 100

A surname associated with the ancient state of Guo, strong in the north of China.

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徐 Xu 77 / 100

Graceful and composed

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邓 Deng 91.1 / 100

A legacy of ancient heritage and steadfastness.

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郑 Zheng 76.7 / 100

Dignified and principled, inspiring trust and respect.

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冯 Feng 90.7 / 100

A surname with roots in the Zhou dynasty, spread across northern China.

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吕 Lyu 89.4 / 100

A surname of the legendary statesman Lü Shang (Jiang Ziya), strong in Shandong.

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彭 Peng 81.6 / 100

great and powerful

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袁 Yuan 84.2 / 100

Profound and far-reaching

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沈 Shen 84.7 / 100

A surname with a rich literary tradition, strong in the Jiangnan region.

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萧 Xiao 71.7 / 100

Elegant and composed, with a free-spirited detachment.

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董 Dong 79.9 / 100

One who governs with virtue and integrity

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傅 Fu 80.2 / 100

A guiding teacher or assistant

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