Xie

謝 — To thank, to apologise; to decline

9,700,000

Population

#23

Country Rank

0.68%

of Population

Chinese Names

Culture

Origin & History

The Xie surname derives from the ancient state of Xie, a Zhou Dynasty principality granted to Shen Bo, an uncle of King Xuan of Zhou. The character 謝 carries meanings of gratitude and courtesy, reflecting the clan's Confucian values. The surname is especially prevalent in Guangdong, Fujian, and Jiangxi provinces, and is common in Hakka communities.