OuYang
OuYang is a Chinese compound surname written 欧阳 in simplified Chinese and 歐陽 in traditional Chinese. It is formed by two single-character surnames, Ou (欧/歐) and Yang (阳/陽), and is commonly romanized as Ouyang. The surname is well documented in Chinese history and appears across a wide range of regions and communities.
Origin and distribution theories about OuYang vary. It is often described as a toponymic surname originating
Usage and variants. In Mandarin-speaking areas, the surname is typically written as OuYang in pinyin. In Cantonese-speaking
Notable bearers. The name is associated with several prominent historical figures, including Ouyang Xiu (歐陽修), a Song