Peng

Herkunft & Geschichte

The Peng surname is traced to Peng Zu, a legendary figure of extraordinary longevity said to have lived over 800 years during the Shang Dynasty. He is venerated in Chinese culture as a symbol of health and longevity. His descendants were granted the state of Peng in present-day Jiangsu province. The character 彭 evokes drumming and vitality.