China is a country with a long history and rich culture, and its surname culture is also very unique and interesting. Each of these surnames has a different origin and story.
1. The surname Wei. The surname Wei is the name of the main raw material of winemaking, "Qu". Koji is an important ingredient used for sake brewing, and the person in charge of sake brewing is called kojiren. In ancient times, "qu" and "wei" had a similar pronunciation, so "qu" gradually evolved into the surname "wei". The current surname Wei is mainly distributed in some provinces and cities in northern China.
2. Family name. The family name is derived from the surname Ji, which is a surname derived from the word "city] [The family name is derived from the word "city]. For more information or information, please refer to the literature]. Nowadays, family names are mainly distributed in some provinces and cities in southern China.
3. Surname. The surname Feng originated from the descendants of Emperor Yan and was a surname with the land as the surname. The descendants of Emperor Yan were sealed in the fief, and they took the title as their surname, which has been passed down to this day. The current surnames are mainly distributed in the eastern and central regions of China.
Fourth, the surname Rui. The surname Rui is derived from the surname Ji, which is a surname derived from the word "city". For more information or information, please refer to the literature]. The modern Rui surname is mainly distributed in northern regions such as Shanxi, Shaanxi and other provinces.
Fifth, the surname Yi. The surname Yi is a descendant of Hou Yi, a famous archer and archery archer of the Xia Dynasty. Hou Yi was a famous archer during the Xia Dynasty, and his archery skills were superb, and he was respected by later generations as the "hero of shooting the sun". In order to commemorate his exploits, his descendants took the character "Yi" in his name as their surname, which has been passed down to this day. The current Yi surname is mainly found in the eastern and southern regions of China.
Sixth, the surname Chu. According to legend, in ancient times, there was a Chu country, and the descendants of the Chu people took Chu as their surname. The surname "Chu" can be traced back to Chuguo, and it is said that some of the descendants of Chuguo people took Chu as their surname, and this surname has gradually been handed down. In history, the surname "Chu" also appeared some famous figures, such as the Tang Dynasty calligrapher Chu Suiliang, the Qing beginner Chu Renshu, etc.
Seventh, the surname Jin. During the Warring States Period, the descendants of Jin Shang took Jin as their surname. The surname "Jin" originated from Jin Shang during the Warring States Period, who was a doctor of the Chu State, because his descendants took his first name as their surname, which in turn formed the surname "Jin". Historically, the surname "Jin" has also appeared some famous figures, such as the Ming Dynasty writer Jin Xueyan and the Qing Dynasty beginner Jin Zhijing.
8. Draw the surname. The place where Wei Xuangong's son lived was called Ji, and his descendants took Ji as their surname. The surname "Ji" originated from the Weiguo in the Spring and Autumn Period. According to legend, Wei Xuangong's son-in-law once lived in this place, and his descendants took this place as their surname, forming the surname "Ji". Historically, the surname "Ji" has appeared some famous figures, such as the Western Han Dynasty Prime Minister Ji Di.