百家姓 · Hundred Family Surnames
The most common Chinese surnames
Ranked by the 2020 mainland register, with Taiwan ranks, Traditional and Simplified characters, and how Wang becomes Wong, Ong or Vương depending on who is spelling.
Mainland China: the 100 most common surnames, ranked by the Ministry of Public Security register. Taiwan ranks are shown where a name is in Taiwan's top 30.
#1王Wáng
kingCantonese: wong4 (Wong) · Hokkien: Ong · Taiwan #6
kingCantonese: wong4 (Wong) · Hokkien: Ong · Taiwan #6
#2李Lǐ
plum treeCantonese: lei5 (Lee, Li) · Hokkien: Lee, Lie · Taiwan #5
plum treeCantonese: lei5 (Lee, Li) · Hokkien: Lee, Lie · Taiwan #5
#3張 (张)Zhāng
to draw a bowCantonese: zoeng1 (Cheung) · Hokkien: Teo, Chong, Tiong · Taiwan #4
to draw a bowCantonese: zoeng1 (Cheung) · Hokkien: Teo, Chong, Tiong · Taiwan #4
#4劉 (刘)Liú
battle axe; to killCantonese: lau4 (Lau) · Hokkien: Lau, Low · Taiwan #8
battle axe; to killCantonese: lau4 (Lau) · Hokkien: Lau, Low · Taiwan #8
#5陳 (陈)Chén
to display; oldCantonese: can4 (Chan) · Hokkien: Tan · Taiwan #1
to display; oldCantonese: can4 (Chan) · Hokkien: Tan · Taiwan #1
#6楊 (杨)Yáng
poplarCantonese: joeng4 (Yeung) · Hokkien: Yeo, Yeoh · Taiwan #10
poplarCantonese: joeng4 (Yeung) · Hokkien: Yeo, Yeoh · Taiwan #10
#7黃 (黄)Huáng
yellowCantonese: wong4 (Wong) · Hokkien: Ng, Wee, Oei · Taiwan #3
yellowCantonese: wong4 (Wong) · Hokkien: Ng, Wee, Oei · Taiwan #3
#8趙 (赵)Zhào
to surpass; ancient state of ZhaoCantonese: ziu6 (Chiu) · Hokkien: Teo ·
to surpass; ancient state of ZhaoCantonese: ziu6 (Chiu) · Hokkien: Teo ·
#9吳 (吴)Wú
ancient state of WuCantonese: ng4 (Ng) · Hokkien: Goh, Go · Taiwan #7
ancient state of WuCantonese: ng4 (Ng) · Hokkien: Goh, Go · Taiwan #7
#10周Zhōu
circuit; Zhou dynastyCantonese: zau1 (Chow) · Hokkien: Chew, Chiu · Taiwan #21
circuit; Zhou dynastyCantonese: zau1 (Chow) · Hokkien: Chew, Chiu · Taiwan #21
#11徐Xú
slowly, calmlyCantonese: ceoi4 (Tsui) · Hokkien: Chee, Ser · Taiwan #20
slowly, calmlyCantonese: ceoi4 (Tsui) · Hokkien: Chee, Ser · Taiwan #20
#12孫 (孙)Sūn
grandchildCantonese: syun1 (Suen) · Hokkien: Sng ·
grandchildCantonese: syun1 (Suen) · Hokkien: Sng ·
#13馬 (马)Mǎ
horseCantonese: maa5 (Ma) · Hokkien: Beh ·
horseCantonese: maa5 (Ma) · Hokkien: Beh ·
#14朱Zhū
vermilionCantonese: zyu1 (Chu) · Hokkien: Choo ·
vermilionCantonese: zyu1 (Chu) · Hokkien: Choo ·
#15胡Hú
dewlap; northern peoplesCantonese: wu4 (Wu) · Hokkien: Oh, Ow ·
dewlap; northern peoplesCantonese: wu4 (Wu) · Hokkien: Oh, Ow ·
#16郭Guō
outer city wallCantonese: gwok3 (Kwok) · Hokkien: Quek, Kuek · Taiwan #15
outer city wallCantonese: gwok3 (Kwok) · Hokkien: Quek, Kuek · Taiwan #15
#17何Hé
what; to carryCantonese: ho4 (Ho) · Hokkien: Ho, Hoe · Taiwan #27
what; to carryCantonese: ho4 (Ho) · Hokkien: Ho, Hoe · Taiwan #27
#18林Lín
forestCantonese: lam4 (Lam) · Hokkien: Lim · Taiwan #2
forestCantonese: lam4 (Lam) · Hokkien: Lim · Taiwan #2
#19羅 (罗)Luó
bird netCantonese: lo4 (Law, Lo) · Hokkien: Lo, Loh · Taiwan #29
bird netCantonese: lo4 (Law, Lo) · Hokkien: Lo, Loh · Taiwan #29
#20高Gāo
tall, highCantonese: gou1 (Ko) · Hokkien: Koh · Taiwan #30
tall, highCantonese: gou1 (Ko) · Hokkien: Koh · Taiwan #30
#21鄭 (郑)Zhèng
ancient State of Zheng; solemnCantonese: zeng6 (Cheng) · Hokkien: Tay, Teh · Taiwan #12
ancient State of Zheng; solemnCantonese: zeng6 (Cheng) · Hokkien: Tay, Teh · Taiwan #12
#22梁Liáng
beam, bridge; ancient State of LiangCantonese: loeng4 (Leung) · Hokkien: Neo ·
beam, bridge; ancient State of LiangCantonese: loeng4 (Leung) · Hokkien: Neo ·
#23謝 (谢)Xiè
to thank; place name XieCantonese: ze6 (Tse) · Hokkien: Chia · Taiwan #13
to thank; place name XieCantonese: ze6 (Tse) · Hokkien: Chia · Taiwan #13
#24宋Sòng
ancient State of Song (also the Song dynasty)Cantonese: sung3 (Sung) · Hokkien: Song ·
ancient State of Song (also the Song dynasty)Cantonese: sung3 (Sung) · Hokkien: Song ·
#25唐Táng
Tang; boastful, vastCantonese: tong4 (Tong) · Hokkien: Tng ·
Tang; boastful, vastCantonese: tong4 (Tong) · Hokkien: Tng ·
#26許 (许)Xǔ
to allow, to promise; ancient State of Xu (許)Cantonese: heoi2 (Hui) · Hokkien: Khoo, Koh · Taiwan #11
to allow, to promise; ancient State of Xu (許)Cantonese: heoi2 (Hui) · Hokkien: Khoo, Koh · Taiwan #11
#27韓 (韩)Hán
Warring States kingdom of Han (韓)Cantonese: hon4 (Hon) ·
Warring States kingdom of Han (韓)Cantonese: hon4 (Hon) ·
#28鄧 (邓)Dèng
ancient State of DengCantonese: dang6 (Tang) · Hokkien: Teng ·
ancient State of DengCantonese: dang6 (Tang) · Hokkien: Teng ·
#29馮 (冯)Féng
to gallop; an ancient fiefCantonese: fung4 (Fung) · Hokkien: Pang ·
to gallop; an ancient fiefCantonese: fung4 (Fung) · Hokkien: Pang ·
#30曹Cáo
official, department; ancient State of CaoCantonese: cou4 (Cho, Tso) · Hokkien: Chou ·
official, department; ancient State of CaoCantonese: cou4 (Cho, Tso) · Hokkien: Chou ·
#31彭Péng
drum sound; robustCantonese: paang4 (Pang) · Hokkien: Phee ·
drum sound; robustCantonese: paang4 (Pang) · Hokkien: Phee ·
#32曾Zēng
once; great-grand-Cantonese: zang1 (Tsang) · Hokkien: Chan · Taiwan #17
once; great-grand-Cantonese: zang1 (Tsang) · Hokkien: Chan · Taiwan #17
#33蕭 (萧)Xiāo
mugwort (Artemisia); desolateCantonese: siu1 (Siu) · Hokkien: Seow · Taiwan #28
mugwort (Artemisia); desolateCantonese: siu1 (Siu) · Hokkien: Seow · Taiwan #28
#34田Tián
fieldCantonese: tin4 (Tin) · Hokkien: Tian ·
fieldCantonese: tin4 (Tin) · Hokkien: Tian ·
#35董Dǒng
to supervise, directCantonese: dung2 (Tung) · Hokkien: Tang ·
to supervise, directCantonese: dung2 (Tung) · Hokkien: Tang ·
#36潘Pān
water left after washing rice; ancient State of PanCantonese: pun1 (Poon) · Hokkien: Phua ·
water left after washing rice; ancient State of PanCantonese: pun1 (Poon) · Hokkien: Phua ·
#37袁Yuán
long robeCantonese: jyun4 (Yuen) · Hokkien: Wan ·
long robeCantonese: jyun4 (Yuen) · Hokkien: Wan ·
#38蔡Cài
tortoise (for divination); ancient state of CaiCantonese: coi3 (Choi, Tsoi) · Hokkien: Chua, Choa · Taiwan #9
tortoise (for divination); ancient state of CaiCantonese: coi3 (Choi, Tsoi) · Hokkien: Chua, Choa · Taiwan #9
#39蔣 (蒋)Jiǎng
wild rice (Zizania); ancient State of JiangCantonese: zoeng2 (Cheung) · Hokkien: Chiang ·
wild rice (Zizania); ancient State of JiangCantonese: zoeng2 (Cheung) · Hokkien: Chiang ·
#40余Yú
I, me (classical); simplified also stands for 餘 "surplus", but the surname is 余Cantonese: jyu4 (Yu, Yue) · Hokkien: Ee ·
I, me (classical); simplified also stands for 餘 "surplus", but the surname is 余Cantonese: jyu4 (Yu, Yue) · Hokkien: Ee ·
#41于Yú
in, at (classical); not the same character as 於Cantonese: jyu1 (Yu) ·
in, at (classical); not the same character as 於Cantonese: jyu1 (Yu) ·
#42杜Dù
birchleaf pear tree; to blockCantonese: dou6 (To) · Hokkien: Toh ·
birchleaf pear tree; to blockCantonese: dou6 (To) · Hokkien: Toh ·
#43葉 (叶)Yè
LeafCantonese: jip6 (Yip) · Hokkien: Yap, Iap · Taiwan #22
LeafCantonese: jip6 (Yip) · Hokkien: Yap, Iap · Taiwan #22
#44程Chéng
rule, measure; journeyCantonese: cing4 (Ching) · Hokkien: Teng ·
rule, measure; journeyCantonese: cing4 (Ching) · Hokkien: Teng ·
#45魏Wèi
lofty; State of Wei (魏)Cantonese: ngai6 (Ngai) · Hokkien: Gui ·
lofty; State of Wei (魏)Cantonese: ngai6 (Ngai) · Hokkien: Gui ·
#46蘇 (苏)Sū
to revive; perilla (紫蘇)Cantonese: sou1 (So) · Hokkien: Soh · Taiwan #23
to revive; perilla (紫蘇)Cantonese: sou1 (So) · Hokkien: Soh · Taiwan #23
#47呂 (吕)Lǚ
spine; musical pitch pipeCantonese: leoi5 (Lui) · Hokkien: Lu · Taiwan #25
spine; musical pitch pipeCantonese: leoi5 (Lui) · Hokkien: Lu · Taiwan #25
#48丁Dīng
nail; male adult; fourth Heavenly StemCantonese: ding1 (Ting) · Hokkien: Teng ·
nail; male adult; fourth Heavenly StemCantonese: ding1 (Ting) · Hokkien: Teng ·
#49任Rén
to appoint, to bear; trustCantonese: jam4 (Yam) · Hokkien: Jim ·
to appoint, to bear; trustCantonese: jam4 (Yam) · Hokkien: Jim ·
#50盧 (卢)Lú
black; rice vesselCantonese: lou4 (Lo) · Hokkien: Loh ·
black; rice vesselCantonese: lou4 (Lo) · Hokkien: Loh ·
#51姚Yáo
handsome, beautifulCantonese: jiu4 (Yiu) · Hokkien: Yeo ·
handsome, beautifulCantonese: jiu4 (Yiu) · Hokkien: Yeo ·
#52沈Shěn
to sink (as surname read Shěn, distinct from 沉)Cantonese: sam2 (Shum, Sum) · Hokkien: Sim ·
to sink (as surname read Shěn, distinct from 沉)Cantonese: sam2 (Shum, Sum) · Hokkien: Sim ·
#53鍾 (钟)Zhōng
wine vessel; often confused with 鐘 "bell" since both simplify to 钟Cantonese: zung1 (Chung) · Hokkien: Cheng ·
wine vessel; often confused with 鐘 "bell" since both simplify to 钟Cantonese: zung1 (Chung) · Hokkien: Cheng ·
#54姜Jiāng
ancient clan name tied to the Jiang River; not the character for ginger (薑), which simplifies to the same 姜Cantonese: goeng1 (Keung) · Hokkien: Kiang ·
ancient clan name tied to the Jiang River; not the character for ginger (薑), which simplifies to the same 姜Cantonese: goeng1 (Keung) · Hokkien: Kiang ·
#55崔Cuī
lofty, toweringCantonese: ceoi1 (Chui) · Hokkien: Chui ·
lofty, toweringCantonese: ceoi1 (Chui) · Hokkien: Chui ·
#56譚 (谭)Tán
to talk, discussCantonese: taam4 (Tam) · Hokkien: Tham ·
to talk, discussCantonese: taam4 (Tam) · Hokkien: Tham ·
#57陸 (陆)Lù
landCantonese: luk6 (Luk) · Hokkien: Lok ·
landCantonese: luk6 (Luk) · Hokkien: Lok ·
#58范Fàn
place name Fan; not the same as 範 "model", although simplified Chinese merges themCantonese: faan6 (Fan) · Hokkien: Huan ·
place name Fan; not the same as 範 "model", although simplified Chinese merges themCantonese: faan6 (Fan) · Hokkien: Huan ·
#59汪Wāng
vast, deep water; a dog's bark (onomatopoeia)Cantonese: wong1 (Wong) · Hokkien: Ong ·
vast, deep water; a dog's bark (onomatopoeia)Cantonese: wong1 (Wong) · Hokkien: Ong ·
#60廖Liào
name of an ancient stateCantonese: liu6 (Liu) · Hokkien: Liāu (Liao, Leow) · Taiwan #18
name of an ancient stateCantonese: liu6 (Liu) · Hokkien: Liāu (Liao, Leow) · Taiwan #18
#61石Shí
StoneCantonese: sek6 (Shek) · Hokkien: Chioh ·
StoneCantonese: sek6 (Shek) · Hokkien: Chioh ·
#62金Jīn
Gold, MetalCantonese: gam1 (Kam) · Hokkien: Kim ·
Gold, MetalCantonese: gam1 (Kam) · Hokkien: Kim ·
#63韋 (韦)Wéi
tanned leatherCantonese: wai4 (Wai) · Hokkien: Ûi ·
tanned leatherCantonese: wai4 (Wai) · Hokkien: Ûi ·
#64賈 (贾)Jiǎ
merchant (read gǔ); priceCantonese: gaa2 (Ka) · Hokkien: Kah ·
merchant (read gǔ); priceCantonese: gaa2 (Ka) · Hokkien: Kah ·
#65夏Xià
summer; the Xia dynastyCantonese: haa6 (Ha) · Hokkien: Ha ·
summer; the Xia dynastyCantonese: haa6 (Ha) · Hokkien: Ha ·
#66付Fù
to hand over, to payCantonese: fu6 (Fu) · Hokkien: Hù ·
to hand over, to payCantonese: fu6 (Fu) · Hokkien: Hù ·
#67方Fāng
square; directionCantonese: fong1 (Fong) · Hokkien: Png, Hong ·
square; directionCantonese: fong1 (Fong) · Hokkien: Png, Hong ·
#68鄒 (邹)Zōu
ancient State of ZouCantonese: zau1 (Chau, Chow) · Hokkien: Chow ·
ancient State of ZouCantonese: zau1 (Chau, Chow) · Hokkien: Chow ·
#69熊Xióng
BearCantonese: hung4 (Hung) · Hokkien: Him ·
BearCantonese: hung4 (Hung) · Hokkien: Him ·
#70白Bái
WhiteCantonese: baak6 (Pak) · Hokkien: Peh ·
WhiteCantonese: baak6 (Pak) · Hokkien: Peh ·
#71孟Mèng
eldest (of siblings); first month of a seasonCantonese: maang6 (Mang) · Hokkien: Beng ·
eldest (of siblings); first month of a seasonCantonese: maang6 (Mang) · Hokkien: Beng ·
#72秦Qín
State and dynasty of QinCantonese: ceon4 (Chun) · Hokkien: Chin ·
State and dynasty of QinCantonese: ceon4 (Chun) · Hokkien: Chin ·
#73邱Qiū
hill, mound (variant of 丘)Cantonese: jau1 (Yau) · Hokkien: Khoo, Khu · Taiwan #16
hill, mound (variant of 丘)Cantonese: jau1 (Yau) · Hokkien: Khoo, Khu · Taiwan #16
#74侯Hóu
marquisCantonese: hau4 (Hau) · Hokkien: Kow ·
marquisCantonese: hau4 (Hau) · Hokkien: Kow ·
#75江Jiāng
river; the YangtzeCantonese: gong1 (Kong) · Hokkien: Kang · Taiwan #26
river; the YangtzeCantonese: gong1 (Kong) · Hokkien: Kang · Taiwan #26
#76尹Yǐn
to govern; magistrateCantonese: wan5 (Wan) · Hokkien: Oon ·
to govern; magistrateCantonese: wan5 (Wan) · Hokkien: Oon ·
#77薛Xuē
a type of grass (Artemisia); ancient State of XueCantonese: sit3 (Sit) · Hokkien: Sih ·
a type of grass (Artemisia); ancient State of XueCantonese: sit3 (Sit) · Hokkien: Sih ·
#78閻 (阎)Yán
gate of a laneCantonese: jim4 (Yim) · Hokkien: Giam ·
gate of a laneCantonese: jim4 (Yim) · Hokkien: Giam ·
#79段Duàn
Section, SegmentCantonese: dyun6 (Tuen) · Hokkien: Tng ·
Section, SegmentCantonese: dyun6 (Tuen) · Hokkien: Tng ·
#80雷Léi
thunderCantonese: leoi4 (Lui) · Hokkien: Lûi ·
thunderCantonese: leoi4 (Lui) · Hokkien: Lûi ·
#81龍 (龙)Lóng
DragonCantonese: lung4 (Lung) · Hokkien: Leong ·
DragonCantonese: lung4 (Lung) · Hokkien: Leong ·
#82黎Lí
black; the common people (黎民)Cantonese: lai4 (Lai) · Hokkien: Lay ·
black; the common people (黎民)Cantonese: lai4 (Lai) · Hokkien: Lay ·
#83史Shǐ
history; historianCantonese: si2 (Sze) · Hokkien: Soo ·
history; historianCantonese: si2 (Sze) · Hokkien: Soo ·
#84陶Táo
potteryCantonese: tou4 (To) · Hokkien: Tô ·
potteryCantonese: tou4 (To) · Hokkien: Tô ·
#85賀 (贺)Hè
to congratulateCantonese: ho6 (Ho) · Hokkien: Hor ·
to congratulateCantonese: ho6 (Ho) · Hokkien: Hor ·
#86毛Máo
hair, furCantonese: mou4 (Mo) · Hokkien: Moh ·
hair, furCantonese: mou4 (Mo) · Hokkien: Moh ·
#87郝Hǎo
place name Hao; no "good" meaning (that is 好)Cantonese: kok3 (Kok) ·
place name Hao; no "good" meaning (that is 好)Cantonese: kok3 (Kok) ·
#88顧 (顾)Gù
to look after, to considerCantonese: gu3 (Koo) · Hokkien: Koh ·
to look after, to considerCantonese: gu3 (Koo) · Hokkien: Koh ·
#89龔 (龚)Gōng
respectful (archaic)Cantonese: gung1 (Kung) · Hokkien: Keong ·
respectful (archaic)Cantonese: gung1 (Kung) · Hokkien: Keong ·
#90邵Shào
place name Shao (also written 召)Cantonese: siu6 (Shiu, Siu) · Hokkien: Sio ·
place name Shao (also written 召)Cantonese: siu6 (Shiu, Siu) · Hokkien: Sio ·
#91萬 (万)Wàn
Ten thousandCantonese: maan6 (Man) · Hokkien: Ban ·
Ten thousandCantonese: maan6 (Man) · Hokkien: Ban ·
#92覃Qín (also Tán)
deep, far-reaching; common among the Zhuang of GuangxiCantonese: cam4 (Cham) ·
deep, far-reaching; common among the Zhuang of GuangxiCantonese: cam4 (Cham) ·
#93武Wǔ
Martial, MilitaryCantonese: mou5 (Mo) · Hokkien: Boo ·
Martial, MilitaryCantonese: mou5 (Mo) · Hokkien: Boo ·
#94錢 (钱)Qián
Money, CoinCantonese: cin4 (Chin) · Hokkien: Chee ·
Money, CoinCantonese: cin4 (Chin) · Hokkien: Chee ·
#95戴Dài
to wear; to support, honourCantonese: daai3 (Tai) · Hokkien: Tay ·
to wear; to support, honourCantonese: daai3 (Tai) · Hokkien: Tay ·
#96嚴 (严)Yán
strict, sternCantonese: jim4 (Yim) · Hokkien: Giâm ·
strict, sternCantonese: jim4 (Yim) · Hokkien: Giâm ·
#97莫Mò
do not; an ancient place nameCantonese: mok6 (Mok) · Hokkien: Bo̍k ·
do not; an ancient place nameCantonese: mok6 (Mok) · Hokkien: Bo̍k ·
#98孔Kǒng
hole, opening; veryCantonese: hung2 (Hung) · Hokkien: Khong ·
hole, opening; veryCantonese: hung2 (Hung) · Hokkien: Khong ·
#99向Xiàng
direction; to faceCantonese: hoeng3 (Heung) · Hokkien: Hiòng ·
direction; to faceCantonese: hoeng3 (Heung) · Hokkien: Hiòng ·
#100常Cháng
constant, oftenCantonese: soeng4 (Sheung) · Hokkien: Seong ·
constant, oftenCantonese: soeng4 (Sheung) · Hokkien: Seong ·