Surname · Chinese origin
Liang
Meaning
The surname Liang means Beam, bridge (梁).
Origin
Chinese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Liang
Liang is the character 梁, “beam” or “bridge.”
What kind of surname is Liang?
Liang 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 Liang
You may also see this surname written as:
- Leung
Other Chinese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Liang mean?
The surname Liang means Beam, bridge (梁). Liang is the character 梁, “beam” or “bridge.”
Where does the surname Liang come from?
Liang is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Liang?
Liang is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Liang?
Variant spellings of Liang include Leung.
What are other Chinese surnames?
Other Chinese surnames include Deng, Gao, Huang, Lin, Liu, Luo.