Surname Overview
Overview of the Ning Surname
The Ning surname has two origins: the Ji surname and the Ying surname.
Ning Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 985,763Ning / Ning
Origins
Two Origins
One Ji-surname branch descends from the descendants of Wei Kangshu and took Ning as its surname from Ningyi; one Ying-surname branch took the posthumous title of Ning Gong, the great-grandson of Qin Xianggong, as its surname.
Historical Records
Documented Rankings
The Ning surname ranks 241st in the Hundred Family Surnames and 187th by current population, accounting for about 0.06% of China's Han population.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Genealogies and Hall Names
Ning genealogies record hall names including Duqin Hall, Chengde Hall, Shanqing Hall, Qiguo Hall, and Daxiao Hall.
Migration and Distribution
Historical Distribution
Before the Qin period, the Ning surname was mainly active in northern Henan. During the Ming dynasty, it was mainly distributed in Guangxi, Fujian, Shandong, and Hunan; Guangxi accounted for about 29% of the total Ning population.
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