Huai Surname

Surname Overview

Overview

The surname is written as Huai (懷 in traditional form), pronounced Huái, has a population of about 100,000, is considered rare, and ranks 433rd.

Reference: 炎黄怀氏网-怀姓网-怀氏族谱-怀氏宗亲联谊会

Origins

The surname has four recorded origins: the Zi, Ji, and Mi clans, and descendants of Wuhuai; these are associated respectively with descendants of Weizi Qi of Song, Zhou prince Shuyu and the Huai Nine Clans, descendants of the Chu Huai King, and the ancient Wuhuai clan.

Reference: 姓氏文化：怀姓_怀为氏_尚书_河南省武陟县

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commandery and Hall

The surname’s principal commandery is Henan Commandery, whose seat was Luoyang (present-day Luoyang, Henan). One principal hall name is Hunan Hall.

Reference: 姓氏文化：怀姓_怀为氏_尚书_河南省武陟县

Migration and Distribution

Distribution

People with the Huai surname still live in Lianyungang in Jiangsu, Binzhou in Shandong, Hebei, and other areas.

Reference: 炎黄怀氏网-怀姓网-怀氏族谱-怀氏宗亲联谊会

Notable People

Historical Figures

Huai En was a native of Gaomi in the Ming dynasty and headed the Directorate of Ceremonial; Huai Xu was a Minister in Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period and was noted for his administrative achievements.

Reference: 姓氏文化：怀姓_怀为氏_尚书_河南省武陟县

Genealogy and Generation Names

Generation Names

The generation-name sequence of the Huai lineage in Dingyuan, Anhui, is: “Zheng, Da, Yu, Jin (Xiu), You, Xiao, Jia, Zhi, Guo, Bang, Shou, Ji, Shi, Chuan, Zong, Tai, Ping, Ding, Sheng, Ye, Zhong, Jun, Rong, Qing, Chang, Dao, De, Cong, Xian, Yong, Ren, Yi, Jun, Gao, Chang, Ying, Ming, Cheng, Zu, Zhi, Yuan, Yao, Wan, Hua, Zhang.”

Reference: 姓氏文化：怀姓_怀为氏_尚书_河南省武陟县