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Surname Overview

Rare Surname

“他” is a currently rare surname, distributed in places including Yunnan, Hubei, and Gansu.

Reference: 他姓_他姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Origins

Mongol Origin

One line is described as a direct descendant line of Genghis Khan, Tolui, and Kublai Khan. At the turn of the Yuan and Ming dynasties, Taladu submitted to the Ming and was granted the surname “他,” with a fief in Luliang, Yunnan.

Reference: “他”竟然是个姓氏！有两个源头，却是世仇！_陆良县

Manchu Tatara Line

Another line derives from the Manchu Tatara clan. The Tatara clan came from the Mongol Tatar tribe and later adopted Chinese surnames including Tang, Tan, Shu, and Ta.

Reference: 他姓_他姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Historical Records

Historical Attestations

Recorded historical figures include Ta Loutun of the Northern Zhou, Ta Haier of the Yuan, Ta Zhiding of the Ming, and Ta Ji, a Rouran tribal commander of the Northern Wei.

Reference: 他姓_他姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Migration and Distribution

People with the surname “他” are mainly concentrated in Kuqa in Xinjiang, Wuwei, Jishishan, and Yongjing in Gansu, Luliang in Yunnan, and Minhe in Qinghai; some northwestern branches are recorded as having migrated from Luliang.

Reference: “他”竟然是个姓氏！有两个源头，却是世仇！_陆良县

Genealogy and Generation Names

Genealogical Lineage

One genealogical line is listed as Genghis Khan, Tolui, Kublai Khan, Tuo-huan, Budashili, and Taladu, followed by He Zhendong, He Shoudong, and He Jingdong.

Reference: 世间还有如此出尘绝艳的姓氏——他姓“他”？