There is no exact record of the origin of the Jiao surname, but according to legend, the Jiao surname originated in the ancient Shandong area. According to the records in "Tongzhi Clan Brief", the surname Jiao originated from the Shang Dynasty. After King Wu of Zhou destroyed the Shang Dynasty, Xin, the last emperor of the Shang Dynasty, saw through his face and transformed into a cicada. Afterwards, a wizard named Jiao Heng was sent to find Cicada and successfully sealed it. In recognition of Jiao Heng's achievements, King Wu of Zhou changed his surname to Jiao as a memorial. However, it is difficult to verify the authenticity of these records, so the historical origin of the Jiao surname is still highly controversial.