Surname Overview
Surname Attestation
The source explicitly identifies “旗” as a currently uncommon surname, pronounced qí, and records it as a Han Chinese surname.
Qi Surname
Surname profileQi / Qi
Origins
Origin Traditions
The source lists three origin traditions: one from the Jiang surname, involving Luan Shi, a descendant of Duke Hui of Qi, styled Zi Qi; one from the Ji surname, involving Shan Gong Qi; and one from the Mi surname, involving descendants of the Chu official associated with Qisi City. The source does not explain their relationship.
Historical Records
Documentary Records
The source says that Zheng Tongzhi: Shizu lue records the surname 旗 and, citing Fengsu Tong, attributes it to descendants of the Qi minister Gongsun Zao who adopted a personal name as a surname. It also notes conflicting citations about whether Luan Shi was Gongsun Zao’s son or grandson, leaving the matter open.
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Historical Figure and Variant Reading
The source records 旗光 as a Han-period governor of Jiujiang. It also states that Zheng Tongzhi reads “旗况,” while the revised edition of Zhongguo xingshi daquan, Cihai, and Xingshi cidian read “旗光.” The figure therefore has a textual variant, and the source does not establish a shared genealogy.
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