Surname Overview
Status and Pronunciation
Meng is a currently rare surname, pronounced mèng.
Mèng Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 14,835Mèng / Meng
Origins
The Cao Line
During the Spring and Autumn period, a Cao prince was enfeoffed at Meng and took the fief as his surname; the former site of Meng was north of present-day Cao County, Shandong.
The Ji Line
One line is descended from King Shoumeng of Wu during the Spring and Autumn period.
Historical Records
Textual Attestation
The surname Meng is recorded in the Xutongzhi: Shizulue, while the Xingshi kaolue discusses its origins.
Notable People
Historical Figures
In the Song dynasty, Meng Zhongcai of Wan'an passed the Shaoding-period examination; in the Yuan dynasty, Meng Xian held the rank of Zhongyi Xiaowei.
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