Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames

Behind the Name - the etymology and history of surnames

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Type Surname (from occupation)

Scripts 侯(Chinese)

Meaning & History

From Chinese 侯 (hóu) meaning "lord, nobleman".

Entry updated March 14, 2016

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