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Jiang the most common transliteration of the Chinese surname 江, which means "river" or specifically the Yangtze River. It ranks among the top ten most populous surnames in China and is particularly prevalent in the southeastern coastal provinces. The surname originated from the state of Jiang (江国) during the Shang dynasty, a vassal state located in present-day Henan province. After the state was conquered, its people adopted the place name as their surname. According to legend, the surname also traces back to the legendary emperor Zhuanxu, with some bearers claiming descent from the royal family of the Zhou dynasty. Today, Jiang is also commonly found among Chinese diaspora communities worldwide, especially in Southeast Asian countries such as Singapore and Malaysia.

• Meaning: river, Yangtze River (江)
• Origin: Chinese
• Type: Surname
• Usage: Chinese-speaking regions, global diaspora