Surname Overview
Three Origins
The Shi surname has three origins: Zi, Ying, and Mi surnames.
Shi Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 619,815Shi / Shih
Origins
Surname Origins
Besides the descendants of the Spring and Autumn Chu official Shen Shushi and the Zi- and Ying-surname origins, the surname also derives from descendants of the Warring States Qi figure Shizi, who used Shi from his name, and from Manchu people in the Qing period and present-day Manchu and Miao groups.
Historical Records
Early Written Records
The surname's origins are recorded in the Xingshi Kaolue, Shiben, Lushi, and Tongzhi: Shizulüe.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies and Hall Names
The Shi surname's commanderies are Chenliu, Longxi, and Julu; its hall names include Longxi, Renshu, and Julu.
Migration and Distribution
Historical Migration
In early periods, the Shi surname was concentrated mainly in Henan and Shandong. During the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, it flourished in Julu, while branches also developed around Kaifeng in Henan and Lintao in Gansu, later entering Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.
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