Zheng
The origin of the surname Zheng
Zheng is the character 鄭, the name of an ancient state.
How Chinese surnames work
Chinese surnames — the “family name” — come first, before the given name, and a relatively small set of names is shared by enormous numbers of people (Wang, Li and Zhang are among the most common surnames on earth). Each is written with a single Chinese character carrying its own meaning, and many trace back thousands of years to ancient clans, states, noble titles or places. The character is the surname, so its meaning is fixed by the specific hanzi.
Variants & spellings
- Cheng
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Zheng mean?
The surname Zheng means An ancient state (鄭). Zheng is the character 鄭, the name of an ancient state.
Where does the surname Zheng come from?
Zheng is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Zheng?
Zheng is a clan name surname.
How common is the surname Zheng in the United States?
Zheng ranks #3,111 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 10,670 people.