Sang Surname

Surname Overview

History and Population Rank

The Sang surname has a long history and complex origins, tracing back to the era of the ancient Shaohao; its population ranks 253rd nationwide.

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Origins

Three Origins

The Sang surname has three recorded origins: descendants of Shennong's wife from the Sang clan, descendants of Shaohao's Qiongsang clan, and descendants of Gongsun Zhi of the Qin royal clan.

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Historical Records

Documentary Records

The Xingpu and Wanshi Tongpu record that descendants of Shaohao's Qiongsang clan took Sang as their surname; the Xingshi Kaolüe records that Shennong married Chengsang and that his descendants included people with the Sang surname.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

Sang lineages of prominence lived in Henan and Liyang; recorded hall names include Shumi Hall, Huaiyi Hall, and Tieyan Hall.

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Migration and Distribution

The Sang surname is found in Shandong, Anhui, Hebei, and other areas. The ancestors of the Sang families in Donggao Village, Heshan Township, Ningyang County, are said to have come from Hongdong County, Shanxi, and settled there in the early Ming dynasty.

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Notable People

Historical Figure

During the Ming dynasty, Sang Shijie was enfeoffed as the Qinhuaiyi Marshal, conquered the prefectures and counties east of Zhenjiang in succession, and served in the Privy Council.

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