Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Status
Mao is a rare surname in current use, pronounced mǎo.
峁 Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 2Origins
A Toponymic Origin
Mao means the top of a small hill; in northwestern China, the character is commonly used in place names, and the surname derives from a place name.
Historical Records
Documentary Record
The surname Mao is recorded in Shanxi Population Surnames.
Migration and Distribution
Current Distribution
It is currently distributed in Linfen, Shanxi.
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