Surname Overview
Overview
The surname 勉 is recorded as miǎn and is a relatively rare surname in current use.
miǎn Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 19miǎn
Origins
Descent from Kang Shu
The Mian lineage is recorded among the descendants of Kang Shu. Kang Shu was first enfeoffed at Kang and later made ruler of Wey, placing the surname within the Ji lineage.
Historical Records
The surname appears in the clan section of Xu Tongzhi. Xingshi Kaolüe cites Lushi for the statement that the Mian clan descended from Kang Shu.
Migration and Distribution
Modern Distribution
The surname is found in Beijing, Shenyang in Liaoning, Hutubi in Xinjiang, and other places.
Notable People
Mian Ang of the Han Dynasty
During the Han dynasty, Mian Ang served as administrator of Shang Commandery.
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