Rao (Chinese surname)

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

Rao (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; 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

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