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Mae

梅 — Plum (blossom)

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Origin & History

The Mae surname is associated with the Sucheon Mae clan. The character 梅 (plum blossom) symbolises perseverance and early virtue in East Asian culture, as the plum blooms even in winter cold. Mae ancestors are documented in Joseon provincial records in the Gyeonggi region.