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* from the family of [[Zhang Liao]] (張遼), an official in [[Cao Wei]] during [[Three Kingdoms]] period. Zhāng Liao's family had changed from ''[[Nie (surname)|Nie]]'' to ''Zhang'' to avoid association with his disgraced ancestor [[Nie Yi]] (聶壹).<ref>(本聶壹之後，以避怨變姓。) {{Cite book |title=Sanguozhi |volume=17}}</ref>
* the surname is also traced back to Long Youna, chief of a minority ethnic grous during the Three Kingdoms period, who was given the Chinese surname Zhang (張) by [[Zhuge Liang]], the prime minister of [[Shu Han|Shu]].
==List of persons with the surname==
==={{lang|zh|張}} / {{lang|zh|张}}===
{{hatnote|Note: people generally romanized as "Chang" are listed in the "[[Chang (surname)|Chang]]" article; people generally romanized as "Cheung" are listed in the "[[Cheung (surname)|Cheung]]" article; people generally romanized as "Teo" or "Teoh" are listed in the "[[Teoh]]" article; people generally romanized as "Jang" are listed in the "[[Jang (Korean name)|Jang]]" article; and people with the family name "Trương" are listed in the "[[Trương]]" article}}. Those whose original surnames at birth are Zhang are also included on this list.
====Historical figures====
* [[Zhang Yi (Warring States Period)|Zhang Yi]] (died 309 BC), strategist in the Warring States period
* [[Zhang Han (Qin dynasty)|Zhang Han]] (died 205 BC), military general of the Qin dynasty
* [[Zhang Tang]] (died 116 BC), official of the Western Han dynasty under Emperor Wu
* [[Zhang Anshi]], son of Zhang Tang, official of the Han dynasty
* [[Zhang Liang (Western Han)|Zhang Liang]] (died 186 BC), adviser to Liu Bang (founding emperor of the Han dynasty).
* [[Zhang Jue]], leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion in the Eastern Han dynasty
* [[Zhang Rang]] (died 189), leader of the eunuch faction during the reign of Emperor Ling in the Eastern Han dynasty
* [[Zhang Lu (Han dynasty)|Zhang Lu]] (died 216), 3rd Celestial Master of Zhengyi Dao Order and political leader during Eastern Han dynasty
* [[Zhang Fei]] (died 221), general of the Shu Han state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Hong (Han dynasty)|Zhang Hong]] (153–212), official serving under the warlord Sun Quan in the Eastern Han dynasty
* [[Zhang Yi (Junsi)|Zhang Yi]] (died 230), general of the Shu Han state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Empress Zhang (Liu Shan's first wife)|Empress Zhang]] (died 237), Empress of the Shu Han state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang He]] (died 231), general of the Cao Wei state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Liao]] (169–222), general of the Cao Wei state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Zhao (Eastern Wu)|Zhang Zhao]] (156–238), official of the Eastern Wu state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Chunhua]] (died 247), wife of the Cao Wei general Sima Yi in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Ni]] (died 254), general of the Shu Han state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Yi (Bogong)|Zhang Yi]] (died 264), general of the Shu Han state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Bu (Eastern Wu)|Zhang Bu]] (died 264), general of the Eastern Wu state in the Three Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Hua]] (232–300), Western Jin dynasty official and poet.
*[[Zhang Mao]] (277–324), founder of [[Former Liang]] in the [[Sixteen Kingdoms]] period
*[[Zhang Ci]] (died 386), general and eunuch of the [[Former Qin]] state in the Sixteen Kingdoms period
* [[Zhang Liang (Tang dynasty)|Zhang Liang]], general and official of the Tang dynasty
* [[Zhang Yue (Tang dynasty)|Zhang Yue]] (663–730), Tang dynasty chancellor and poet
* [[Zhang Jiuling]] (673–740), Tang dynasty chancellor and poet
* [[Zhang Jun (general)|Zhang Jun]] (1086–1154), general of the Song dynasty
* [[Zhang Jiucheng]] (1092–1159), court official
* [[Zhang Hongfan]] (1238–1280), Yuan dynasty general
* [[Zhang Sicheng]] (died 1344), 39th Celestial Master of Zhengyi Dao Order during the Yuan dynasty, known for his calligraphy
* [[Zhang Juzheng]] (1525–1582), Ming dynasty statesman
*[[:zh:张煌言|Zhang Huangyan]] (1620–1664), Nan Ming dynasty military officer
* [[Zhang Ruishi]] (2001–present), Shrek, PIG
====Science and mathematics====
* [[Zhang Heng]] (78–139), Chinese scientist, mathematician and polymath who invented the first [[earthquake detector]] during the [[Han dynasty]]
*[[Yi Xing]] (683–727, birthname: Zhang Sui), Chinese mathematician, astronomer and [[mechanical engineer]] born during the [[Tang dynasty]], calculated the number of possible positions on a go board game
* [[Shoucheng Zhang|Zhang Shoucheng]] (1963–2018), American theoretical physicist
* [[Shouwu Zhang|Zhang Shouwu]] (born 1962) Chinese-American mathematician
* [[Yitang Zhang|Zhang Yitang]] (born 1955), Chinese-American mathematician
*[[Zhang Jie (scientist)|Zhang Jie]], Chinese [[physicist]]
*[[Liangchi Zhang]] (born 1958), Chinese Australian [[mechanical engineer]] and scientist
*[[John Zhang (scientist)|John Zhang]] (born 1958), medical scientist in fertility research, and [[in vitro fertilization]]. Produced the world's first [[three-parent baby]] using the spindle transfer technique in 2016
*[[Feng Zhang]] (born 1982), [[neuroscientist]] and [[biomedical]] engineer in optogenetics and CRISPR technologies
*[[Guoqi Zhang]] speciality in electronics
*[[Huaguang Zhang]] speciality in electronics
*[[Jianzhong Zhang]] speciality in electronics
*[[Junshan Zhang]] speciality in electronics
*[[Wen-Hao Zhang]] plant physiologist and nutritionist
*[[Wenjun Zhang]] speciality in electronics
*[[Zhijun Zhang]] speciality in electronics
====Government and military====
* [[Cheong Weng Chon]] (born 1966), Macau administrator
* [[Zhang Aiping]] (1908–2003), Chinese communist military leader
* [[Zhang Chunqiao]] (1917–2005), member of the Gang of Four
* [[Zhang Dingfan]] (1891–1945), Chinese general
* [[cmn:张光明|Zhang Guangming]] (1913–2016), Major General, [[Development of Chinese Nationalist air force (1937–1945)|Chinese Air Force]], veteran of the [[Second Sino-Japanese War|War of Resistance-WWII]]
* [[Zhang Guohua]] (1914–1972), PLA general in the Battle of Chamdo and the Sino-Indian War
* [[Zhang Shicheng]] (1321–1367), Red Turban Rebellion leader
* [[Zhang Tiesheng]] Communist politician
* [[Zhang Tingyu]] (1672–1755), Qing dynasty politician
* [[Zhang Wentian]] (1900–1976), former [[General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party]]
* [[Zhang Xueliang]] (1901–2001), Manchurian warlord and Zhang Zuolin's son
* [[Zhang Zhidong]] (1837–1909), Qing dynasty politician
* [[Zhang Zizhong]] (1891–1940), NRA general
* [[Zhang Zongchang]] (1881–1932), Shandong warlord
* [[Zhang Zuolin]] (1873–1928), Manchurian warlord
====Entertainment====
* [[Chang Cheh]], Chinese film director.
* [[Chang Chia-hang]], Taiwanese online personality
* [[Zhang Yimou]] (born 1951), Chinese film director and former cinematographer
*[[Zhang Guoli]] (born 1955), Chinese actor and film director
* [[Zhang Yuan (director)|Zhang Yuan]] (born 1963), Chinese film director
* [[Zhang Hanyu]] (born 1964), Chinese actor
* [[Zhang Yang (director)|Zhang Yang]] (born 1967), Chinese film director, screenwriter, and occasional actor
* [[Jason Zhang]] (born 1982), Chinese pop singer
* [[Jane Zhang]] (born 1984), Chinese pop singer
* [[Zhang Zhenhuan (actor)|Zhang Zhenhuan]] (born 1984), Chinese actor and MediaCorp artiste based in Singapore
* [[Zhang Xianzi]] (born 1986), Chinese singer
* [[Zhang Yu (voice actress)|Zhang Yu]] (born 1988), Chinese voice actress
* [[Baby Zhang]] (Zhang Hanyun) (born 1989), Chinese singer and runner-up of the singing contest ''Super Girl''
* [[Zhang Liyin]] (born 1989), Chinese singer active in China and South Korea
* [[Haochen Zhang|Zhang Haochen]] (born 1990), Chinese pianist
*[[Zhang Zhehan]] (born 1991), Chinese actor
* [[Lay (singer)|Zhang Yixing]] (born 1991), (known as '''Lay''') Chinese singer, dancer, rapper and songwriter, member of the South Korean group [[Exo (group)|EXO]]
* [[Zhang Xincheng]] aka '''Stevan Zhang''' (born 1995), Chinese actor, model, singer.
* [[Chelsea Zhang]] (born 1996), American actress
* [[Zhang Yuge]] (born 1996), Chinese idol singer and member of female idol group [[SNH48]]
* [[Zhang Zining]] (born 1996), Chinese singer, member of girl groups MERA and [[Rocket Girls 101]]
* Zhang Zhenyuan (born 2003), Chinese singer, member of Teens in Times
====Writers====
* [[Zhang Chao]] (1600–?), Qing dynasty literature and fiction writer
* [[Zhang Chengzhi]] (born 1948), Hui Muslim writer and author of ''History of the Soul''
* [[Zhang Dai]] (1597–1689), Ming dynasty writer and historian
* [[Lijia Zhang|Zhang Lijia]] (born 1964), Chinese writer and author of "Socialism is Great!"
* [[Zhang Tianyi]] (1906–1985), Chinese left-wing writer and children's author
* Zhang Hongliang (born 1955), Chinese Maoist writer, scholar and social commentator
* [[Zhang Jialong]] (born 1988), Chinese journalist
* [[Zhang Renxi]] 17th century Chinese poetical critic
* [[Lifen Zhang]] (born 1962), British-Chinese journalist, author and broadcaster
* [[Zhang Xinxin (writer)]] (born 1953), Chinese writer
* [[Zhang Yousong]] (1903–1995, Chinese translator
* [[Zhang Zhu]] (1287–1386), Chinese poet
*[[Zhang Zao]] (1962–2010), Chinese poet
====Sports====
* [[Zhang Bing (sports shooter)|Zhang Bing]] (born 1969), Chinese sports shooter
* [[Caroline Zhang]] (born 1993), American figure skater
* [[Zhang Dan]] (born 1985), Chinese pair skater, Zhang Hao's partner
* [[Zhang Hao (figure skater)|Zhang Hao]] (born 1984), Chinese pair skater, Zhang Dan's partner
* [[Zhang Hongwei (paralympian)|Zhang Hong Wei]], Chinese paralympic athlete
* [[Zhang Huimin]] (born 1999), Chinese female athlete
* [[Zhang Jin (gymnast)|Zhang Jin]] (born 2000), Chinese artistic gymnast
* [[Zhang Juanjuan]] (born 1981), Chinese archer
* [[Zhang Jun (badminton)|Zhang Jun]] (born 1977), Chinese badminton coach and former badminton player
* [[Zhang Lianbiao]] (born 1969), Chinese retired javelin thrower
* [[Zhang Lijun (curler)|Zhang Lijun]] (born 1996), Chinese female curler
* [[Zhang Ning]] (born 1975), Chinese badminton player
* [[Rose Zhang]], American golfer
*[[Zhang Guowei (high jumper)]], Chinese high jumper
* [[Zhang Shan Qi]] (born 1991), Chinese racecar driver
* [[Zhang Shuai (tennis)|Zhang Shuai]] (born 1989), Chinese tennis player
* [[Zhang Shuxian]] (born 2000), Chinese badminton player
* [[Zhang Tianjie]] (born 1992), a naturalized Japanese basketball player who later changed his name to ''Tenketsu Harimoto''
* [[Zhang Tiequan]] (born 1978), Chinese martial artist
* [[Zhang Weili]] (born 1989), Chinese mixed martial artist
* [[Zhang Xi (beach volleyball)|Zhang Xi]] (born 1985), Chinese beach volleyball player
* [[Zhang Yining]] (born 1981), Chinese table tennis player
* [[Zhang Yufei (swimmer)|Zhang Yufei]] (born 1998), competitive swimmer
* [[Zhang Yufei (gymnast)|Zhang Yufei]] (born 1988), gymnast and gymnastics coach
* [[Zhang Yuning (footballer, born 1977)|Zhang Yuning]] (born 1976), Chinese footballer
* [[Zhang Jike]] (born 1989), Chinese table tennis player
====Others====
* [[Sheng-yen|Zhang Baokang]] or Sheng-yen (1930–2009), Chinese Buddhist monk and religious scholar, founder of the "[[Dharma Drum Mountain]]"
* [[Zhang Daoling]] or Zhang Tianshi (34–156), First Celestial Master and founder of the Taoist Order known as "[[Way of the Celestial Masters|Tian Shi Dao]]" or "[[Zhengyi Dao]]"
* [[Chang Dai-chien|Zhang Daqian]] (1899–1983) Chinese artist
* [[Zhang Guoxiang]], 50th Celestial Master of Zhengyi Dao Order
* [[Zhang Hongbao]] (1954–2006), founder and spiritual leader of [[Zhong Gong]]
* [[Zhang Huaxiang]], Chinese nurse murdered in Singapore
* [[Yin Shun|Zhang Luqin]] or Master Yin Shun (1906–2005), well-known Buddhist monk and scholar who bring forth [[Humanistic Buddhism]]
* [[Zhang Mingxuan]] Chinese clergyman and president of the Chinese House Church Alliance
* [[Zhang Qian]] (200–114 BC), Han dynasty diplomat and explorer
* [[Qiulin Zhang|Zhang Qiulin]] (born 1964), Chinese French contralto opera singer
* [[Zhang Sanfeng]], semi-mythical [[Xian (Taoism)|Taoist sage]] in the Yuan and Ming dynasties
* [[Zhang Xiao (photographer)|Zhang Xiao]] (born 1981), Chinese photographer
* [[Zhang Yufeng (former secretary of Mao Zedong)|Zhang Yufeng]] (born 1945), former personal secretary of Mao Zedong
* [[Zhang Zeduan]] (1085–1145), Chinese painter
* [[Zhang Zhan]] (born 1983), Chinese lawyer and citizen journalist
* [[Zhang Zhongjing]], (150–219), Han dynasty physician
* [[Zhang Zilin]] (born 1984), winner of Miss World 2007
* [[James X. Zhang]], American health economist and academic
* [[Xinyu Zhang]] (born 1955), Chinese businessman
* [[Zhang Meng (murder victim)|Zhang Meng]], Chinese murder victim killed in [[Singapore]]
*[[Murder of Yingying Zhang|Zhang Yingying]], Chinese exchange student who was kidnapped and murdered in the United States
====Fictional and mythological characters====
* [[Frank Zhang]], Roman demigod sired by [[Mars (Roman god)|Mars]] in ''The Heroes of Olympus'' series by Rick Riordan
* [[Elder Zhang Guo]] (Zhang Guolao), one of the [[Eight Immortals]] in Chinese mythology
* [[Fist of the Blue Sky#Hokuto Sōkaken|Zhang Taiyan]], grandmaster of Hokuto Sōkaken in the manga and anime series ''Fist of the Blue Sky''
* [[Zhang Wuji]], the protagonist of the [[wuxia]] novel ''[[The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber]]'' by [[Jin Yong]] (Louis Cha)
===Chang===
* [[Angela Chang]], Taiwanese singer and actress.
* [[Chang Cheh]], Hong Kong film director
* [[Chang Chen-yue]] or "A-Yue", Taiwanese rock musician.
* [[Chang Ching-sen]] (born 1959), Governor of [[Fujian Province, Republic of China|Fujian Province]]
* [[Chang Fei]] or "Fei Ge", Taiwanese television personality.
* [[Chang Jin-fu]] (born 1948), Governor of [[Taiwan Province]] (2009–2010)
* [[Chang King-yuh]] (born 1937), Minister of [[Mainland Affairs Council]] of the Republic of China (1996–1999)
* [[Chang Liang-jen]] (born 1946), Deputy Minister of [[Ministry of National Defense (Republic of China)|National Defense]] of the Republic of China (2008–2009)
* [[Chang Li-shan]] (born 1964), [[List of county magistrates of Yunlin|Magistrate]]-elect of [[Yunlin County]]
* [[Chang San-cheng]] (born 1954), [[Premier of the Republic of China]] (2016)
* [[Chang Tzi-chin]], Deputy Magistrate of [[Taipei County]] (2005–2006)
* [[Chen Chung Chang]] (1927–2014), mathematician
* [[Deserts Chang]], Taiwanese singer/songwriter.
* [[Feiping Chang]], Taiwanese-born Hong Kong socialite and fashion blogger
* [[Edmond E-min Chang]] (born 1970), [[Taiwanese American]] former lawyer and current federal district judge for northern Illinois, appointed by President [[Barack Obama|Obama]] in 2010
* [[Eileen Chang]] (1920–1995), Chinese writer
* [[Erchen Chang]], Taiwanese chef
* [[Eva Fong Chang]] (1897–1991), American artist
* [[Chang Hui-mei]] or "[[A-mei]]", aboriginal Taiwanese singer and occasional songwriter.
* [[Iris Chang]] (1968–2004), American historian and journalist
* [[Jeff Chang (singer)|Jeff Chang]], Taiwanese singer
* [[Jung Chang]], Chinese writer and author of ''Wild Swans''
* [[Chang Kai-chen]] (born 1991), Taiwanese tennis player
* Kathleen Chang, birth name of [[Kathy Change]], a political activist who committed suicide by self-immolation at the [[University of Pennsylvania]] in 1996
* [[Katharine Chang]], Chairperson of [[Straits Exchange Foundation]]
* [[Chang King Hai]] Chinese international footballer in 1948 Olympics
* [[Li Fung Chang]], Taiwanese communications engineer
* [[Michael Te-Pei Chang]] (born 1972), [[Chinese American]] tennis player
* [[Peng Chun Chang]] (1892–1957), Chinese professor, philosopher, and playwright who played a pivotal role in drafting the [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]]
* [[Phil Chang]], Taiwanese singer-songwriter and television personality
* [[Shi-Kuo Chang]], Taiwanese computer scientist and science fiction author
* [[Tseng Chang]] (1930–2021), Chinese American actor
* [[Victor Chang]] (1936–1991), Chinese-Australian cardiac surgeon
* [[Chang Yu-sheng]] (1966–1997), Taiwanese singer, composer, and producer
===Cheong===
* [[Cheong Chun Yin]] (张俊炎; born 1984), Malaysian drug trafficker and [[life imprisonment|life convict]] in [[Singapore]]
* [[Cheong Fatt Tze]] (1840–1916), Chinese businessman and politician
* [[Cheong Yoke Choy]] (1873–1958), Chinese-Malaysian philanthropist
* [[Cheong Choong Kong]] (born 1941), Malaysian businessman, former CEO of [[Singapore Airlines]]
* [[Cheong Liew]] (born 1949), Malaysian-Australian chef
* [[Cheong Kuoc Vá]] (born 1956), Macau politician
* [[Cheong Koon Hean]] (born 1957), Singaporean urban planner and architect
* [[Cheong U]] (born 1957), Macau politician
* [[Cheong Chia Chieh]] (born c. 1972), Malaysian businessman
* [[Cheong Jun Hoong]] (born 1990), Malaysian diver
===Cheung===
* [[Andrew Cheung]] (born 1961), Hong Kong judge and jurist
* [[Cecilia Cheung]] (born 1980), Hong Kong actress and singer
* [[Cheung Chi Doy]] (born 1941), Hong Kong-born footballer who represented Republic of China (Taiwan)
* [[Cheung Chi Wai]] (born 1946), Hong Kong-born footballer who represented Republic of China (Taiwan)
* [[Dicky Cheung]] (born 1965), Hong Kong actor and singer
* [[Jacky Cheung]] (born 1961), Hong Kong actor and singer
* [[Karin Anna Cheung]] (born 1974), American actress, singer, and songwriter
* [[Leslie Cheung]] (1956–2003), Hong Kong actor and musician
* [[Louis Cheung]] (born 1980), Hong Kong actor, singer, and songwriter
* [[Maggie Cheung]] (born 1964), Hong Kong-British actress
* [[Margaret Chung]] (1889–1959), American physician
* [[Rachel Cheung]] (born 1991), Hong Kong classical pianist
* [[Sharla Cheung]] or Cheung Man (born 1967), Hong Kong actress
* [[Steven Ng-Sheong Cheung]] (born 1935), Chinese economist
* [[Cheung Tat-ming]] (born 1964), Hong Kong actor, comedian, director, and writer
* [[Teresa Cheung (singer)|Teresa Cheung]] (born 1959), Hong Kong singer
* [[Cheung Ka Long]] (born 1997), Fencing
===Teo===
* [[Teo Chee Hean]] (张志贤; born 1954), Singaporean politician, Senior Minister
* [[Teo Cheng Kiat]] (张振杰; born 1953), Singaporean white-collar criminal
* [[Josephine Teo Li Min]] (杨莉明; born 1968), Singaporean politician, Minister for Communications and Information
* [[Nicholas Teo]] (Chinese: 張棟樑; born 1981), Malaysian Chinese singer based in Taiwan
* [[Teo Nie Ching]] (張念群; born 1981), Malaysian politician, Deputy Minister of Education (2018–2020)
* [[Teo Ser Luck]] (张思乐; born 1968) Singaporean politician, Mayor of North East District (2009–2017)
* [[Felicia Teo Wei Ling]] (张玮凌; 1988–2007), Singaporean student who was presumed missing in 2007 before she was revealed to be murdered
* [[Teo Ghim Heng]] (张锦兴; born 1976), Singaporean convicted killer who killed his pregnant wife and daughter
* [[Teo Zi Ning]] (张芷宁; 2013–2017), Singaporean murder victim who was killed by her father Teo Ghim Heng
* [[Winnifred Teo Suan Lie]] (张碹丽 Zhāng Xuànlì; 1967–1985), Singaporean student and victim of an unsolved rape and murder case
===Tiong===
* [[Tiong Hiew King]] (born 1935), Chinese Malaysian businessman
* [[Tiong King Sing]] (born 1961), Chinese Malaysian politician
===Tjong===
* [[Tjong A Fie]] or Tjong Yiauw Hian (1860–1921), Indonesian businessman, philanthropist, banker and [[Kapitan China|Chinese Kapitan]] of [[Medan]]
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*Mother of [[Mencius]]
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