About Huang Family Network
Preserving 4,700 years of Huang heritage through collaborative research, digital archives, and global community connections.
Our Mission
To create the world's most comprehensive resource for Huang surname research, connecting 37+ million Huang descendants worldwide with their ancestral heritage, preserving genealogical records, and fostering a global community of researchers and family historians.
What We Do
Digital Archives
Preserve and digitize jiΔpΗ (family genealogies), ancestral temple records, generation poems, and historical documents for future generations.
Research Resources
Provide comprehensive tools for genealogy research including tanghao databases, migration maps, Y-DNA project coordination, and regional histories.
Community Building
Connect Huang descendants globally through clan associations, online forums, and regional chapters across 50+ countries.
Educational Content
Offer courses, glossaries, and guides on Chinese genealogy, surname history, ancestor veneration traditions, and more.
Our Model: Open & Collaborative
Huang Family Network operates on a pay-it-forward model. All resources are freely available, built by volunteers who contribute their expertise to help others discover their roots.
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Contribute articles, translations, research
Verify Records
Help validate genealogy entries
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Make content accessible globally
The Huang Surname
The Huang (ι») surname is the 7th most common Chinese surname, with over 37 million people worldwide. Originating from the ancient State of Huang (ι»ε½) established around 2100 BCE, the surname carries 4,700 years of recorded history.
Key Origins
- Jiangxia (ζ±ε€): The most prominent branch, tracing to Huang Xiang (18-106 CE), the paragon of filial piety
- Shaowu (ι΅ζ¦): Fujian branch founded by Huang Qiao, whose 21 sons spread across China
- Ziyun (η΄«δΊ): Quanzhou branch connected to Kaiyuan Temple
- Double Well (εδΊ): Literary lineage of poet Huang Tingjian
Global Romanizations
The Huang surname appears in various forms depending on dialect and region:
Mandarin
Cantonese
Hokkien
Korean
Notable Huang Figures
Historical
- Huang Xiang (18-106) β Filial paragon, Minister
- Huang Tingjian (1045-1105) β Poet, calligrapher
- Huang Zongxi (1610-1695) β Philosopher
- Huang Xing (1874-1916) β Revolutionary leader
Modern
- Jensen Huang β NVIDIA CEO
- Wong Ka Kui β Beyond band founder
- Huang Xiaoming β Actor
- Hwang Kyo-ahn β Former Korean PM
Contact & Community
Language
This site is available in English and Chinese (δΈζ). We welcome volunteers to help translate content into additional languages.