Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Written Forms
The surname 铭 is pronounced míng and is written 銘 in traditional Chinese.
A Rare Surname
Ming is a relatively rare surname in modern times.
铭 Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 10Historical Records
Documentary Attestation
The surname is included in Xinbian Qianjiaxing (Newly Compiled Thousand Family Names).
Migration and Distribution
Modern Distribution
The surname is found in Datong and Yuncheng in Shanxi, Nenjiang in Heilongjiang, Linquan and Huainan in Anhui, Shangyu in Zhejiang, and Shunde in Guangdong.
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