Surname Overview
A Rare Compound Surname
Beigong, pronounced běi gōng, is a historically rare compound surname.
BeiGong Surname
Surname profileBeiGong / BeiGong
Origins
Ji-Clan Lineage of Wey
One Beigong lineage came from the Ji clan and descended from the ruling house of Wey. Ji Kuo, a great-grandson of Duke Cheng of Wey and hereditary minister of Wey, adopted Beigong from the location of his residence in the capital.
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Beigong Among the Huangzhong Auxiliary Hu
During the reign of Emperor Ling of Eastern Han, the Beigong surname also occurred among the Huangzhong Auxiliary Hu; Beigong Boyu belonged to this group.
Historical Records
Genealogical Attestations
The surname is included in the clan section of Zheng Tongzhi. Yuanhe Xingzuan records its Ji-clan lineage in Wey, while Wanxing Tongpu identifies it with the ruling house of Wey.
Notable People
Figures of the Spring and Autumn Period
Figures from the Spring and Autumn period include Beigong She and Beigong Tuo. Tuo was the son of Beigong Kuo, received the posthumous name Wenzi, served as chief minister of Wey, and traveled as an envoy to Chu.
Han Courtier Beigong Bozi
Beigong Bozi was a close courtier during the reign of Emperor Wen of Han.
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