Surname · Chinese origin
Zhang
Meaning
The surname Zhang means Draw a bow (張).
Origin
Chinese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Zhang
Zhang is the character 張, “to stretch” or “draw a bow.”
What kind of surname is Zhang?
Zhang is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Chinese naming tradition — you can read how Chinese surnames were formed on our Chinese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Zhang
You may also see this surname written as:
- Chang
Other Chinese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Zhang mean?
The surname Zhang means Draw a bow (張). Zhang is the character 張, “to stretch” or “draw a bow.”
Where does the surname Zhang come from?
Zhang is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Zhang?
Zhang is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Zhang?
Variant spellings of Zhang include Chang.
What are other Chinese surnames?
Other Chinese surnames include Deng, Gao, Huang, Liang, Lin, Liu.