Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Overview
The surname She is pronounced shè and is one of the Chinese surnames; today it is considered extremely rare.
She Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 31She / She
Origins
Official-Title Origin Theory
One account traces the surname to ancient storehouse officials: descendants of the Zhou official called the “storehouse keeper” adopted the office as a surname, later simplifying it to She.
Branch from Ethnic Surname Changes
Another branch of the She surname came from ethnic minorities. During the Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties, the compound surnames Shemen, Shedi, and Kunuguan were influenced by Han culture and changed to the single surname Ku or She.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies of Origin
The She surname is traditionally associated with Songyang, Henan, Kuocang, and Liaodong as commanderies of origin.
Migration and Distribution
Migration Center
The She surname centered on the Tiantai Mountain area of Zhejiang and subsequently spread throughout the country.
Research Notes
Documentary Limits
Existing materials contain few records of the character She and the origin of the She surname; reliable historical sources record only a few people with the surname, making its lineage difficult to clarify.
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