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Chen

in Maryland

There are 2,210 people with the last name "Chen" in Maryland.

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Ranking in Maryland

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Chen 172
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  1. is 168th most common Rose
  2. is 169th most common Hopkins
  3. is 170th most common Spencer
  4. is 171st most common Bowman
  5. is 172nd most common Chen
  6. is 173rd most common Ryan
  7. is 174th most common Hunt
  8. is 175th most common Cruz
  9. is 176th most common Lucas

Similar Names and Nicknames

Cheng, Chan, Chaney, Cheney, Chin, Chun, Chenoweth, Chenault, Chinn, Coen

Most Common First Names for Chen

Yu, Wei, Li, Hong, Mei, Ping, Ying, Ming, Yan, Yi

Meaning & History

Chinese 陈: from name of the region of Chen (in present-day Henan province). After overthrowing the Shang dynasty and becoming the first king of the Zhou dynasty in 1122 BC, Wu Wang searched for a descendant of the great ancient emperors to guard their memory and offer sacrifices, to help retain the ‘Mandate of Heaven’, which was considered essential to remain in power. He found Gui Man, a descendant of the model emperor Shun (2257–2205 BC), and granted him the region of Chen, along with the title Marquis of Chen and one of his daughters in marriage. Gui Man was posthumously named Chen Hugong, and his descendants came to adopt the surname Chen.

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