Surname Overview
The Tang surname is pronounced Táng and is currently rare; its national population is under one thousand, with a latest population ranking of 2,421.
Táng Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 1Táng / T'ang
Origins
Two Origins
One branch is descended from the Jiang surname and traces to Tang Gong, a descendant of Duke Huan of Qi; another arose from Tangyi in Chu and traces to Wu Shang, who was enfeoffed at Tang and titled Tang Jun.
Historical Records
Documentary Attestations
The Zheng Tongzhi: Shizulüe records the Tang surname and two origins, one from the Jiang surname and one from the Wu surname in Chu; it also records Tang Wujiu as a minister of Qi in the Spring and Autumn period.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery Origin
The Tang surname is associated with Qi Commandery as its commandery origin.
Migration and Distribution
Distribution
The Tang surname is found in Taiyuan, Linfen, and Yuncheng in Shanxi; Wuhan in Hubei; Yuyao in Zhejiang; and Chengdu in Sichuan; it is also recorded in Wujin, Lixian, and Taipei.
Notable People
Historical Figures
Tang Wujiu was the son of Tang Gong and Tang Jiang in the state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period. Tang Gao was from Baoji, Shaanxi, in the Ming period and served as assistant magistrate of Juye County.
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