Surname Overview
A Rare Surname
Bi, pronounced bì, is a relatively rare surname currently found among both Han and Bai people.
Bi Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 8Bi / Bi
Origins
Descendants of Lord Biyang
The Bi surname descends from Lord Biyang.
Historical Records
Recorded in Genealogical Works
The Bi surname is included in the clan section of Xu Tongzhi, while Xingshi Kaolue cites Xingyuan concerning its origin.
Migration and Distribution
Historical and Present Distribution
The surname was present in Zhuozhou during the Ming dynasty. It is now found in Jing County in Hebei; Changzhi, Yuncheng, and Linfen in Shanxi; Jinggu and Lushui in Yunnan; and Huainan in Anhui, Xingan in Jiangxi, Taipei in Taiwan, Inner Mongolia, and other places.
Notable People
Bi Tan of the Ming Dynasty
During the Hongwu period of the Ming dynasty, Bi Tan served as an instructor in Daming County, Hebei.
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