What are the rare surnames in China?

Surname is a very unique cultural phenomenon in Chinese civilization. Behind every surname, there is a true story. Folk surnames are varied and difficult to count. In addition to common surnames, there are many unique surnames that are little known. Among the hundreds of surnames we are familiar with, ten surnames sound rare, and it is hard to imagine how people with these ten surnames should be named.

First, the "black" surname;

Part of it comes from the Han nationality, part of it comes from the Turks, and it comes from the black clan of the Tuqi clan in the Han and Tang Dynasties. It belongs to the clan title of "Sinicization" and changed its surname to "surname". Originated from the Hui nationality, the black clan from the Hui nationality belongs to the sinicization and surname change. It originated from the Hui nationality, from the Ming Dynasty when the pro-army instigated the Black Capital, and belonged to the emperor who changed his surname. Originated from the Mongols, the black tribe from the Wara Department of Mongolia belongs to the sinicization and surname change. Originated from the change of surnames of various nationalities, it belongs to the sinicization of changing surnames into surnames. The Hei clan is widely distributed among the Yi and Tujia ethnic minorities in the southwest of China.

Second, the surname is "Feng";

Feng surname is one of the oldest surnames in China. According to the records in the Century of the Emperors and the Chronicle of Bamboo Books, Fu's real name was Feng, the head of the three emperors and five emperors in ancient China.

Third, the "fuck" surname;

As for the surname Cao, there is a bloodline that most people admit, and that is the descendant of Cao Cao, the hero of the Three Kingdoms.

Rumor has it that Sima Jia finally stopped the killing of Cao Cao's generation after usurping power beforehand. Cao Cao's ancestors changed their surname to "Cao Cao" in order to avoid taboo, which has continued to this day.

Fourth, the surname "Yun"

One of Yun's origins: from Jinyun. It is the official name after Xia Guan in Huangdi Neijing. Jinyun is the official name of the Yellow Emperor era. The Yellow Emperor took the cloud as the official name and managed the affairs throughout the year. The official name of Xia Guan was Jinyun. His descendants took the word "Jinyun" as the family surname, and later abbreviated the word "province" as "Yun's family name", and now it is simplified as "Yun's family name".

Fifth, the "old" surname;

Speaking of "Lao" surname, it is true that everyone will think of Laozi, a modern philosopher and thinker, and think that his surname is Lao. In fact, Lao Tzu's surname is not Lao, but Li Minger. The old surname is thought to come from the descendants of the Yellow Emperor.

Sixth, the surname of "teacher";

There are many theories about the origin of "Shi". The most popular one is "Shi" Cang Xie, who discovered Chinese characters after he came out from the Yellow Emperor. This is also a long history.

Seven, "bird" surname:

Zhou Gongdan's eldest son, Boqin, was the first monarch and founder of Lu in Zhou Dynasty. Bochen's surname is Ji, the word Bochen, also known as Bird Father. At the beginning of the establishment of the Zhou Dynasty, Wu Geng, a descendant of Shang Zhouwang, mutinied, and the Duke of Zhou led troops to quell the rebellion in the east. The six tribes of Yin people and the land of Shang Dynasty were given to Boqin together with the voters. The name of Boqin was Lu and the capital was Qufu. Birchin's grandson takes his grandfather's word as his surname, which is the surname of a bird.

Eight, "Tian" surname

Tian is one of the hundred surnames in China. According to legend, it is a descendant of Tian Lao, a relative of the Yellow Emperor. Although Tian surname has a long history and is widely distributed, it is rare and belongs to one of the rare surnames.

Anecdote about surnames: Emperor Gaozu of Northern Qi once again called Confucian scholars to discuss Confucian classics, and the debate was very heated. Finally, I rushed to the scene and asked a doctor present: "Sir, what's Tian's surname?" The doctor replied, "the surname of heaven is high." "If the emperor's surname is high, heaven will have a high surname," Dong Jian said. "You are using the previous statement, but this is not a new meaning. Scriptures have their own names, and they can quote Confucian classics without borrowing old sayings. " The doctor asked, "I wonder which scripture mentioned Tian's surname?" Dong Jian said, "You don't read the classics or the filial piety." . Heaven was originally named' Ye'. Mr. Wang didn't see the book of filial piety saying:' The way of father and son is also natural. Isn't this Tian? "

Nine, "star" surname

The origin of the star surname is relatively simple, and there is only one origin: taking the official as the surname. Wei, the son of Si Xing, an official in Song Dynasty, was later Xing. Si Xing, an official in charge of observing astronomical phenomena in Song Dynasty. According to historical records, Nanyang Taishou sheep continued to marry Jibei Star-heavy daughter.

X. Surname of "Rain"

Yu surnamed, from the Di nationality. The survival of ancient humans in China depended on the natural environment to a great extent. Wind, rain, thunder and electricity have all become the objects of people's awe and worship. Among the Miao people, wind, rain, thunder and electricity are all tribal surnames.