Surname Overview
The Mi surname is one of the Chinese surnames, with a current population of about 8,000 and a ranking of approximately 790th.
Mi Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 61Mi / Mi
Origins
Origin in an Official Title
One branch of the Mi surname originated from the official position of mizhu during the Qin and Han periods, taking the official title as its surname.
Jiang-Surname Origin
Another branch originated from the Jiang surname and the ancient Qiang ruling clan of Longxi Nanan Commandery during the Sixteen Kingdoms period, adopting the Mi surname through sinicization.
Historical Records
Commandery Prestige
The Mi surname's commandery prestige is Tianshui, as recorded in the Xing shi kao lüe.
Migration and Distribution
Main Distribution
The Mi surname is mainly distributed in Gaoqing, Shandong; Jinzhou, Hebei; Tianjin; and Anhui.
Notable People
Historical Figures
Historical figures with the Mi surname include Mizhu, Mi Yi, and Mi Xuan, a puye during the Qin dynasty.
Research Notes
Pronunciation
The surname is pronounced bèi; its ancient pronunciation was bié, and it may also be pronounced bì. It is not pronounced mì.
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