Surname Overview
A Rare Surname
Wo is recorded as a rare Chinese surname.
wǒ Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 22wǒ
Origins
Descendants of Prince Ziwo of Qi
The Wo lineage is recorded as descending from Ziwo, a prince of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period, and is considered to derive from the Jiang surname.
Historical Records
Surname-Book Attestations
The surname is included in the Shizulüe section of Zheng Tongzhi and annotated in Xingshi Kaolüe.
Migration and Distribution
Distribution and Commandery
The surname is found in Ningdu, Jiangxi, and its commandery association is Suiyang.
Notable People
Wozi of the Warring States Period
During the Warring States period, Wozi wrote a work and studied the teachings of Mozi.
Wo Wenqi of the Yuan Dynasty
Wo Wenqi lived during the Yuan dynasty.
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