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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: 15

杨 Yang 94.6 / 100

tall and upright

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林 Lin 89 / 100

a forest — vitality and growth

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叶 Ye 87.1 / 100

A surname meaning 'leaf', from the ancient state of Ye in today's Henan.

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田 Tian 85.2 / 100

fertile land and harvest

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石 Shi 84.1 / 100

A surname from the Spring and Autumn period, meaning 'stone', solid and enduring.

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夏 Xia 72.6 / 100

High summer — warmth, energy and flourishing life.

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江 Jiang 79 / 100

Broad and majestic river

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雷 Lei 76.3 / 100

A surname meaning 'thunder', associated with the selfless soldier Lei Feng.

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乔 Qiao 75.6 / 100

Symbolizing towering strength and distinguished character.

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汪 Wang 82.3 / 100

vast and deep

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米 Mi 78.2 / 100

A surname from Central Asian Sogdian merchants, meaning 'rice'.

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花 Hua 75.3 / 100

A poetic surname meaning 'flower', borne by the legendary heroine Hua Mulan.

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山 Shan 77.1 / 100

strength, stability and grandeur

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谷 Gu 74.8 / 100

valley — openness and humility

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秋 Qiu 61.6 / 100

A surname meaning 'autumn', from the ancient state of Qiu.

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