Rao (Chinese surname)

Updated on Nov 25, 2023

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Pronunciation Mandarin: Ráo Language(s) of origin Chinese		Region of origin Shanxi

Rao (simplified Chinese: 饶; traditional Chinese: 饒; pinyin: Ráo) is a Chinese family name. It can also be spelled as "Jao," "Yow" or "Yaw".

The surname Rao is approximately 2200 years old, and originated in the area near present-day Linfen county in Shanxi province.

List of people with this surname

Rao Shushi (1903–1975), senior member of the Communist Party of China

Jao Tsung-I (born 1917), Hong Kong Chinese calligrapher

Yaw Shin Leong (born 1976), Singaporean politician

Elaine Yiu (born 1980), Hong Kong actress

Ngeow Sze Chan (1915–2002), Malaysian practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine

Rao Yi (born 1962), Chinese neuroscientist

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