Surname Overview
Diao is a currently uncommon Han Chinese surname, found in Datong, Yangquan, and Xinzhou in Shanxi, Hancheng in Shaanxi, and Yugan in Jiangxi.
Diāo Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 1Diāo / Tiao
Historical Records
Documentary Attestations
The surname Diao is recorded in the Zheng Tongzhi, Clan Compendium; the Xingyuan and Kaogong ji associate it with descendants of the craft official Diaoren. The claim that it came from descendants of Zhou-period Diaoqi is of unknown basis, and Diaoqi has not been found.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery Origin
The recorded commandery origin is Yanmen.
Migration and Distribution
Distribution
The Diao surname is found in Wujin, Jiangsu, and Keelung, Taiwan.
Notable People
Historical Figure
Diao Yannian was a Xiongnu king during the Han period and was enfeoffed by Emperor Wu of Han as Marquis of Zangma.
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