Jiang

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The Jiang surname (蔣) originates from the ancient state of Jiang, granted to Bo Ling, a son of the Duke of Zhou, in present-day Henan province. The character 蔣 refers to a type of reed plant. This clan is distinct from Jiang (江) meaning river. The Jiang surname is common across Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Sichuan, and Hunan provinces.