Surname Overview
Surname Character
In modern usage, 臧 is mainly used as a surname.
Zang Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 401,545Zang / Tsang
Origins
Origin
The 臧 surname originated in Dongguan and descended from Zang Xibo, son of Duke Xiao of Lu.
Historical Records
Lexicographic Record
The Kangxi Dictionary records 臧 as a surname and states that it descended from the son of Duke Xiao of Lu, Zang Xibo, from Dongguan.
Notable People
Historical Figure
Zang Ba was a renowned military commander of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
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