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Chen

in Massachusetts

There are 3,191 people with the last name "Chen" in Massachusetts.

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Ranking in Massachusetts

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Chen 126
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  1. is 122nd most common Gordon
  2. is 123rd most common Howard
  3. is 124th most common Wong
  4. is 125th most common Butler
  5. is 126th most common Chen
  6. is 127th most common Brooks
  7. is 128th most common Richardson
  8. is 129th most common Stevens
  9. is 130th most common Hughes

Similar Names and Nicknames

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

Most Common First Names for Chen

Wei, Yan, Li, Yu, Jian, Shu, Hong, Yong, David, 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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