Rui Surname

Surname Overview

The surname Rui is pronounced ruì and is not among the first 100 surnames in the Hundred Family Surnames in mainland China or Taiwan.

Reference: 芮姓起源分布与家谱家族

Origins

Ji Surname Origin

The Rui surname originated from the Ji surname. Rui Bo Wan, styled Liangfu, was a minister of King Wu of Zhou and was enfeoffed in Rui; after the Rui state was destroyed by Jin, his descendants adopted the state name as their surname.

Reference: 芮姓起源分布与家谱家族

Historical Records

Early Historical Records

During the reign of King Cheng of Zhou, Rui Bo served as Situ. During the reign of King Li, Rui Liangfu tried to dissuade the king and Rong Yigong from extracting wealth from the people and wrote Sangrou.

Reference: 芮姓起源分布与家谱家族

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commandery and Hall Names

Most prominent ancient Rui lineages were associated with Fufeng. Genealogies record Yongsi Hall and Cuiliu Hall in Yixing, Jiangsu, as well as Dunmu Hall in the Rui family genealogy.

Reference: 芮氏家谱网 提供4个省区市的13部芮氏家谱、芮氏族谱

Migration and Distribution

In the Song period, the Rui surname was rare and mainly distributed in Zhejiang. In the Ming period, it numbered about 27,000 and was mainly distributed in Jiangsu, Anhui, and Hebei. Today, users reporting Rui ancestry are mainly distributed in Jiangsu, Anhui, and Beijing.

Reference: 芮姓起源分布与家谱家族

Genealogy and Generation Names

Genealogical Migration Records

The Rui family genealogy records that one branch moved to Lishui during the Eastern Han; during the Three Kingdoms period, Rui Yuan was enfeoffed as Marquis of Liyang. During the Northern Song, Rui Yu moved to Bianliang, and after the Jingkang Incident his descendants moved south to Liyang.

Reference: 芮氏家谱网 提供4个省区市的13部芮氏家谱、芮氏族谱