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Zhen Surname Meaning

Chinese: Mandarin form of the surname 甄 meaning ‘making pottery’ in ancient Chinese: (i) in some families from the occupation of making pottery dating as far back as the reign of the legendary Emperor Shun (c. 23rd century BC).

(ii) from the last character in the name of Zhong Zhen (仲甄) second son of Gao Yao a law official during the reign of the legendary Emperor Shun (c. 23rd century BC).

(iii) adopted by the Yu Du Zhen (鬱都甄) family from the Xianbei ethnic group in northern China during the Northern Wei dynasty (386–534 AD).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022

Similar surnames:

Chen
, Zheng
, Shen
, Shan
, Che
, Sheng
, Chon
, Zhan
, Zhuo
, Yen

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Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Zhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zhen in 1987 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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