Surname Overview
鄡 is a rare surname, pronounced Qiāo.
Qiāo Surname
Surname profileQiāo / Ch'iao
Origins
One branch originated from the fief of a Zhao grandee in the Warring States period; another originated from the ancient state of 鄡 in Poyang and took the state name as its surname.
Historical Records
Documentary Attestations
The Zheng Tongzhi: Shizu Lue records the 鄡 surname and states that a Zhao grandee took his surname from his fief at Shenze 鄡yi.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies
The recorded commanderies are Taiyuan and Julu.
Notable People
Historical Figure
鄡 Dan, courtesy name Zijia, was a disciple of Confucius in the Spring and Autumn period.
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