Classic Mug Zhao Surname And Shield

Style: Classic Mug. Put your first name on the empty banner above the shield. Nobody will drink from your mug! Give a made-to-order mug from Zazzle to someone special, or treat yourself to a design that brings you joy or makes you laugh. Create your own photo mug, shop our collection of the funniest joke mugs, personalise your mug with a monogram, or express yourself with one of our 10 million designs. Zhao (赵 or 趙) is a historic Chinese surname that ranks among the most common family names in China. Origin and History The Progenitor: The surname traces back over 3,000 years to Zao Fu, a legendary imperial charioteer during the Western Zhou dynasty. The Legend: Zao Fu used eight exceptional horses to rush King Mu of Zhou back to the capital to stop a rebellion. The Reward: King Mu gave Zao Fu the city of Zhao (in modern-day Shanxi province), and his family took the name. Song Dynasty Prominence: The name is first in the classic Hundred Family Surnames poem because it was the royal surname of the Song dynasty emperors (960–1279 AD).Cultural Significance Modern Popularity: Most users on Facebook agree that the surname remains very common today, ranking seventh nationally in China and concentrated mostly in northern regions. Famous Figures: Historical bearers include the military general Zhao Yun and the painter Zhao Mengfu. Modern Slang: The phrase "the Zhao family" (Zhao jiaren) is used in internet culture to refer to elite or powerful ruling classes, originating from a classic Lu Xun novella.