| Rao | |
|---|---|
| Family name | |
| Meaning | "abundant", "plentiful", "to spare", or "to forgive" |
| Region of origin | Shanxi |
| Language(s) of origin | [[Chinese language|Chinese]] |
Rao (Chinese: 饒; pinyin: Ráo) is a Chinese family name. However, it is not limited to just those geographical areas, but is also found in many other places in the world where people of Chinese descent reside.
Literally, the surname means "abundant", "plentiful", "to spare", or "to forgive".
The surname Rao is approximately 2200 years old, originated in the area near present-day Linfen county in Shanxi province. (cited from: [1], 4/11/2007)