Origins
Ji-Surname Origin
The Dun surname originated from the Ji surname and was taken from the name of the state of Dun. The ancient state was in northern Shangshui, Henan, and later moved southwest of Xiangcheng, Henan, because of attacks by Chen.
Dun Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 33,093Dun / Dun
Historical Records
Early Records
The ancient state of Dun was one of the small Ji-surname feudal states established in the upper and middle Huai River region after King Wu of Zhou destroyed Shang. Its ruler was called “Dunzi” in historical records.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies
The Dun surname is associated with Xiangcheng, Mobei, and Monan as its commanderies of prominence.
Migration and Distribution
Contemporary Distribution
Among 23Mofang genetic-testing users, Dun-surname users are mainly recorded as originating from Hubei, Hebei, and Shandong; Hubei accounts for 30.8%, while Hebei and Shandong each account for 15.4%.
Genealogy and Generation Names
Hubei Generation Names
The generation-name sequence recorded for Dun families in Wuchang, Jiangling, Gong'an, Qianjiang, Shishou, Yichang, Jingmen, and nearby areas of Hubei is: “Dai Tai Zhao Qing Xiang Huan Ran Zu De Xin Yao Zong Ru Dao Xian Xian Rui Yu Shu Chen Yan Zuo Wei Tian Xi Ye Guang Jing Yun Shen Da Chang Qi Si Yin Zhi Zi Zuo Chao Bin.”
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