Zhao
Zhào
Zhao (赵) means 'to surpass' or 'excellent'. The Zhao family founded the Song Dynasty, a peak of Chinese cultural and technological achievement.
Population Ranking
#8
Estimated Over 29 million people
Geographic Distribution
Henan, Shandong, Hebei
Five Element Attribute
Fire
passion, energy, and leadership
Origem e História
The Zhao surname originated from Zaofu (造父), a legendary charioteer who helped King Mu of Zhou. He was granted the city of Zhao, and his descendants took it as their surname.
Surname Evolution
The Zhao surname originated from the State of Zhao during the Warring States period (475–221 BCE). The surname reached its peak when Zhao Kuangyin founded the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE). The Zhao imperial clan produced numerous scholars and officials, and the surname spread throughout China during this golden age.
Commandery
Tianshui Commandery (天水郡) — Modern-day Tianshui, Gansu Province
Hall Title
天水堂 (Tianshui Hall)
Ancestral Hall
Zhao Clan Ancestral Hall in Tianshui, Gansu — The ancestral origin of the Zhao surname, dating back over 2,000 years. The hall features imperial tablets from the Song Dynasty era.
Clan Motto & Family Tradition
天水家风，文德传世 — The Tianshui family tradition; literary virtue passes through generations.
Pessoas Famosas com Sobrenome Zhao
Zhao Kuangyin (赵匡胤) — Founder of the Song Dynasty
Zhao Yun (赵云) — Legendary general of the Three Kingdoms period
Zhao Mengfu (赵孟頫) — Yuan Dynasty calligrapher and painter
Zhao Kuangyin (赵匡胤) — Founder of the Song Dynasty
Zhao Yun (赵云) — Famous general of the Three Kingdoms era