Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage Chinese Scripts 王(Chinese) Pronounced Pron. WAHNG [key·IPA] Meaning & History From Chinese 王 (wáng) meaning "king, monarch". This is the most common surname in China (and the world). DetailsRelated Names VariantWongSame SpellingWang (2), Wang (3), Wang (4) Entry updated November 16, 2019 ·