"The" Family name

[cherylshaw]

Looking for information about the "The" family name, also may use "Te" or "Zheng"any the family moved to Indonesia sometime in the 1800's or late 1700, any ideas where the family ancenstrol hame may be..or any one doing any research?

Thank you so much for any help at all

[Doug 周]

cherylshaw,

Someone else more familiar with romanization of Chinese names in Indonesia will have to help you with your family name.

To help that person, I recommend you post an image the Chinese character.

Romanization of Chinese words is so very hit and miss, and everything about Chinese genealogy/heritage studies depends on the surname first.

Check this link on how to start your research for hints: How to Start Your Chinese Family Heritage Research^click

Doug

[Henry]

Hi CherylShaw,

Welcome to the Forum.

Please take a look at the following link, specifically rank 21 for your surname. As Doug mentioned, please post the Chinese character for your surname so your surname can be confirmed:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_Chinese_surnames


Henry