Cháo Surname

Surname Overview

The surname Chao is pronounced Cháo and is one of the ancient Chinese surnames in the Hundred Family Surnames tradition.

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Origins

Early Origins

One branch derives from the Ji lineage and Prince Chao, son of King Jing of Zhou, whose descendants adopted their ancestor's name as a surname. Another derives from Shi Chao, a Ji-lineage grandee of Wei, whose descendants likewise adopted his name.

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Ethnic Origins

Another branch arose through the sinicization of the Mongolian Chaolutude clan. Hui Chao families are also recorded as originating from that Mongolian clan and are mainly distributed in northwestern China.

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Historical Records

Documentary Records

Relevant records are found in Qianfu Lun, the passage from Jishi Jijiu cited in Xingshi Kaolue, Xu Tongzhi: Shizulüe, Fengsu Tong, Shiji: Biography of Chao Cuo with commentary, Tongzhi: Shizulüe, and Shupu.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

The recorded commanderies are Jingzhao, Yingchuan, Guzang, and Nanyang. Hall names include Jingzhao Hall, Yingchuan Hall, Guzang Hall, Nanyang Hall, Zhinalg Hall, and Study of Books Hall.

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Migration and Distribution

Chao families are recorded in Langfang in Hebei, Xinyang in Henan, and several areas of Inner Mongolia, as well as Beijing and Taiwan. Hui Chao families are mainly distributed in the northwest.

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