懿 Surname

Origins

Descendants of the State of Yishi

One branch descended from the ancient State of Yishi, whose former city lay northwest of present-day Puyang, Henan. People surnamed 懿 were present in Chen and Wei during the Spring and Autumn period and may have belonged to this branch or to a separate lineage.

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Descendants of Duke Yi of Qi

One branch belonged to the Jiang clan and descended from Duke Yi of Qi, adopting his posthumous title Yi as its surname. Duke Yi's personal name was Shangren, and he was a son of Duke Huan of Qi.

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Other Lineages

Other listed origins include descendants of Meng Yizi of Lu and a lineage described as “Yi surname.”

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commandery and Distribution

The ancestral commandery was Qi Commandery, and the surname is found in Pingxiang, Jiangxi.

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Notable People

Historical Figures

Recorded bearers include Yi Heng in Western Qin and Yi De in the Tang dynasty.

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