Mao is not a common surname in China, but it is one of the older surnames in China. It ranks 119th in the "Hundred Surnames."

Historical famous people with the surname Mao

Mao Meng, also known as Chucheng, was said to be a renowned immortal during the Qin Dynasty. Legend has it that when he achieved immortality, he ascended into the sky on a dragon. His story became well-known among the people, and both the young and old sang the immortal ballads he left behind. The lyrics were: "Mao Chucheng, the immortal, rides a dragon up to the heavens! Playing in the Xuanzhou and Red City at the time, his descendants will follow me, and the emperor should learn from him, changing the era name to 'Jiapin'!" This ballad expressed Mao Meng's joyful mood upon achieving immortality and also foretold that the Mao family had a divine lineage, and among its descendants there would be several immortal figures, including one named Ying. It also warned those who pursued immortality to cherish life and cultivate virtue, to focus and work hard to help others. If one seeks immortality without purpose or changes the era name hoping for eternal life, even an emperor would be in vain! Such events were coincidentally yet inevitably fulfilled by this immortal's prophecy. Later, Emperor Qin Shi Huang heard this immortal ballad but failed to understand its deeper meaning, instead mistakenly changing the era name to "Jiapin" and sending envoys to search for immortals and elixirs in the heavens, hoping to become an immortal.

Mao Jiao, originally from Qi during the Qin Dynasty. When the great queen mother had an affair with Wu Zi, the incident was discovered, and Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered the execution of Wu Zi and exiled the queen mother to Yang Palace. He issued an order: anyone who dared to advise against the matter would be executed. Twenty-seven people were killed for their advice. A guest from Qi, Mao Jiao, risked his life to give a final advice, and Emperor Qin Shi Huang realized his mistake, descended from his throne to greet him, and appointed him as a high-ranking official. He then brought back the queen mother to Xianyang, restoring their mother-son relationship, and honored Mao Jiao as his "Uncle."

Mao Kun, also known as Shunfu, and also called Lumen. A person from Gui'an during the Ming Dynasty. He liked discussing military affairs and believed himself to have both literary and martial talents. He selected the essays of the eight great masters of Tang and Song dynasties and published them. He wrote works such as "Baihua Pavilion Collection" and "Yuzhi Mountain House Collection."

Mao Wei, a person from Gui'an, Zhejiang Province, during the Ming Dynasty, also known as Xiaoruo. Son of Mao Kun. He was skilled in poetry and also good at writing zaju plays. Together with Zang Maoxun, Wu Jiadeng, and Wu Mengyang, they were known as the Four Sons. He did not achieve success in the imperial examinations, but took pride in his ability to manage state affairs. He once went to the capital to submit a memorial, hoping to be summoned. He discussed important matters of the time, but received no response. He wrote "The Great Policies of the Jiajing Era," "Lunheng," "Biaoheng," "Ceheng," and "Shiliangtang Collection."

Mao Yuanyi, a person from Guian, Huzhou Prefecture, during the Ming Dynasty, also known as Zhisheng and also called Shimin. Grandson of Mao Kun. He enjoyed discussing military affairs. In the early years of Tianqi, he served as a strategist for Sun Chengzong. In the early years of Chongzhen, he submitted his "Wubei Zhi," and became a court attendant. Later, he served as vice commander, guarding Juehua Island, and was later accused of mutiny and sent to Zhangpu. When border affairs became urgent, he again requested to raise a group of loyal soldiers to assist the emperor, but powerful ministers refused, and he died in sorrow and drinking. He wrote "Xialaozhai Notes," "Yehang History Talk," and "Shimin Collection." His collected "Wubei Zhi" includes military writings from all dynasties, accompanied by many illustrations, which are particularly valuable as sources.

Mao Dafang, a general in the Ming Dynasty, was killed for his loyalty to the court, and people at the time praised his loyalty and righteousness.

Mao Yiru, also known as Zhaoru. A person from Qiantang, Zhejiang Province, during the Qing Dynasty, also known as Zihong. He was skilled in poetry and prose, and loved traveling. His paintings of mountains, rivers, flowers, and birds reflected a scholarly atmosphere. He wrote "Dongli Caochang Poetry Collection." Mao Xinglai: also known as Qisù, and also called Dunyou. A person from Gui'an during the Qing Dynasty. He was skilled in literature, had abundant talent and a firm stance. Later, he focused on Confucian classics, history, and the works of Cheng and Zhu. He ended his life as a student at the age of 70. He wrote "Jinsi Lu Collected Notes" and "Dunwang Wencha."

Mao Yisheng, also known as Tangchen. A person from Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province. He was admitted to study in the United States with a government-funded scholarship, obtaining a master's degree in civil engineering from Cornell University in the United States, and a doctorate from the California Institute of Technology. After returning home, he served successively as a professor at Tangshan College, a professor and head of the School of Engineering at Southeast University in Nanjing, president of the River and Sea Engineering College, professor and president of Beiyang University in Tianjin, chief engineer of the Qiantang River Bridge project in Hangzhou, president of the Tangshan Engineering College of Jiaotong University, director of the Water Resources Department of the National Economic Committee of the Republic of China, member of the first session of the Academic Council of the Academia Sinica, member of the Yellow River Water Resources Committee, technical officer of the Ministry of Communications, standing committee member of the Water Resources Committee of the Executive Yuan, professor of the Civil Engineering Department of the Ministry of Education, chief engineer of the Bridge Design Engineering Department of the Ministry of Communications, academician of the Academia Sinica, president of the Chinese Engineers Society, general manager and chief engineer of the China Bridge Company of the Ministry of Communications, and member of the second session of the High-level Examination Committee. He was also a member of the third session of the Academic Review Committee of the Ministry of Education. In the 38th year of the Republic of China (1949), he was a representative of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and served as the president of China Jiaotong University, and chairman of the Shanghai Science and Technology Federation. He wrote works such as "Qiantang River Bridge," "Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge," "Chinese Bridges - Ancient and Modern Bridges," and "Introduction to Mechanics."

Mao Tongxin, a person from Nantong, Jiangsu Province, who studied abroad in the United States as a child. Later, he remained in the United States to teach and became a U.S. citizen. At the age of 45, he became the honorary president of Stanford University, becoming the first Asian to receive this honor at Stanford University.

Famous male stars with the surname Mao

Mao Xiaofeng, Mao Mao, Mao Zijun, Mao Yuanjun, etc.

Famous female stars with the surname Mao

Mao Weitao, Mao Weihui, Mao Shanyu, Mao Jing, Mao Ying, Mao Huifang, Mao Haitong, etc.