Men Surname

Surname Overview

The Men surname is an ancient surname with multiple ethnic and ancestral origins. Its population is approximately 184,000, accounting for about 0.0115% of China’s total population.

Reference: 门姓_门姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Origins

Main Origins

The Men surname has two main origins: one derives from the “menzi” described in the Rites of Zhou, and the other from the office of menyin established in the states of Song and Chu during the Spring and Autumn period.

Reference: 门姓起源分布与家谱家族

Historical Records

Documentary Records

The Men surname is recorded in the Clan Records of the Zheng Tongzhi and Xu Tongzhi; related accounts also appear in the Rites of Zhou, the Henan Official Clans Record, and the Surname Dictionary’s citation of the Xing Kao.

Reference: 门姓_门姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

The Men surname’s commanderies are listed as Hexi and Lujiang. Its hall names include Henan Hall, also called Henei Hall, and Lujiang Hall, also called Shuyi Hall.

Reference: 门姓_门姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Migration and Distribution

Historical Distribution

During the Ming dynasty, the Men surname had approximately 24,000 people and was mainly distributed in Gansu, Hebei, Shandong, and Henan.

Reference: 门姓起源分布与家谱家族

Notable People

Historical Figures

Men Zong was a governor of Xuzhou during the Northern Wei dynasty. Men Kexin, from Gongchang in the Ming dynasty, served as Minister of Rites.

Reference: 门姓_门姓的来源和历史_百家姓