Surname Overview
Association with Chaoge
Qi is included among 66 surnames associated with Chaoge, encompassing surnames that originated in the Shang capital or have deep cultural and historical ties to it.
Qi Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 1,641,237Qi / Ch'i
Origins
Branch Descended from Qi Zi
One branch of the Qi surname arose in the State of Wei during the Spring and Autumn period. The personal name of the Wei official Qi Zi is unknown; Qi Zi was his courtesy name, which his descendants adopted as their surname.
Historical Records
Wei Official Lineage Classification
Qi is classified among lineage surnames originating from officials of the State of Wei.
Notable People
Local Tradition of Qi Dayong
According to local tradition in Shigezhuang, Qi Dayong, described as a martial examination champion surnamed Qi, was buried at Xianli Fen.
Genealogy and Generation Names
Shared Lineage Across the Luan River
A Qi family roots inquiry in the Shigezhuang area established that residents on both banks of the Luan River and the two Qi genealogies shared one lineage.
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