Sun

孫 — Grandchild, descendant

18,900,000

Population

#12

Country Rank

1.52%

of Population

Chinese Names

Culture

Origin & History

The Sun surname traces its origins to the state of Wei during the Spring and Autumn period, derived from the character meaning 'grandchild' or 'descendant'. The most celebrated origin story links the clan to Sun Shu'ao, a prime minister of the state of Chu. The surname gained lasting fame through Sun Tzu, the military strategist, and Sun Yat-sen, the father of modern China.