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Chen

in North Carolina

There are 1,071 people with the last name "Chen" in North Carolina.

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Ranking in North Carolina

NameRank
Chen 1,038
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  1. is 1,034th most common Sumner
  2. is 1,035th most common Crosby
  3. is 1,036th most common Jarrell
  4. is 1,037th most common Doyle
  5. is 1,038th most common Chen
  6. is 1,039th most common Boyce
  7. is 1,040th most common Frank
  8. is 1,041st most common Peacock
  9. is 1,042nd most common Farrell

Similar Names and Nicknames

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

Most Common First Names for Chen

Wei, Mei, Jenny, Wen, Feng, Hui, Jian, Yan, Yu, Chun

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.

Recent Searches for "Chen" in North Carolina

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