Surname Overview
Overview
The Ji surname takes a place name as its surname and has a history of more than 2,500 years; its prominent ancestral seat was Qinghe Commandery.
Ji Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 27,970Ji / Ji
Origins
Two Origins
The Ji surname has two branches, from the Ji and Jiang lineages: one descends from Crown Prince Ji of Duke Xuan of Wei and took the surname from residing in Ji; the other descends from a branch grandson of Duke Xuan of Qi who was enfeoffed in Ji and took the surname from that fief.
Historical Records
Documentary Records
The Ji surname is recorded in the Clan Notes of the Zheng General Gazetteer and Continued General Gazetteer, classified under the entering tone section.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies and Hall Names
The Ji surname's commandery seats include Qinghe, Puyang, and Xihe; its hall names include Donghai Hall and Qingde Hall.
Migration and Distribution
The Ji surname is mainly distributed in Henan and Shandong, including Shengtiezhong Township in Luyi County, Zhoukou, Henan.
Notable People
Historical Figures
Historical figures of the Ji surname include Ji An of the Han, Ji Sang of the Jin, Ji Jing of the Song, and Ji Mingxue and Ji Wan of the Ming.
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