Robert Van Gulik

Family Name: The surname 高 (Gāo) has multiple origins, one of which traces back to the ancient state of Qi during the Zhou Dynasty, where descendants of Jiang Taigong adopted the name '高' as their surname. Another theory links it to the legendary Gaoyang clan from the time of the Yellow Emperor. Throughout history, the Gao surname has been borne by numerous prominent figures, such as the Eastern Han general Gao Shun and the Tang Dynasty poet Gao Shi.