Ping Surname

Surname Overview

Ping is a currently uncommon but widely distributed surname found among Han, Miao, Tujia, Gelao, and other groups; it ranks 95th in the Song edition of the Hundred Family Surnames.

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Origins

Multiple Origins

The Ping surname has multiple origins, including Ji and Jiang lineages, surname changes by Yuan people, and Ping lineages among Manchu and Mongol groups. One branch traces to Han Lord Ai's son Ruo, who held Pingyi and whose descendants adopted the place name; another traces to Qi minister Yan Ying, styled Pingzhong, whose descendants adopted his style name.

Reference: 平姓_平姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Historical Records

Classical Records

The Ping surname is recorded in the Clan Treatise sections of the Zheng Tongzhi and Xu Tongzhi. The related records include the account of Han Lord Ai's son Ruo holding Pingyi and the account tracing Ping to Qi minister Yan Pingzhong.

Reference: 平姓_平姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Name

The Ping surname's commanderies include Henei, Henan, and Yan. The Henei commandery later developed into a prominent lineage, with the hall name Henei Hall.

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Migration and Distribution

After Qin destroyed Han, one branch of Han Lord Ai's descendants moved from Pingyi to Xiayi. Today the Ping surname is distributed in Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei, Zhejiang, Shandong, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and other regions.

Reference: 平姓_平姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Notable People

Historical Figures

Ping Dang was a Han dynasty chancellor, and his son Ping Yan served as Grand Minister of Education. Ping An was a Ming dynasty military commander, and Ping Buqing was a Qing dynasty scholar.

Reference: 平姓_平姓的来源和历史_百家姓