Gé Surname

Surname Overview

Ge is a relatively rare Chinese surname, with a population of about 50,000 and a rank of 510.

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Origins

Main Origin

One account traces the surname to Yun Ge, a descendant of Jintian Shi, with the surname derived from his personal name. Jintian Shi is identified as Shaohao, and Yun Ge was also named Tai Dai.

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Historical Records

Documentary Attestations

The Tang Shu and Wanshi Tongpu record that the Ge surname descended from Yun Ge and was associated with Chenliu. The Zheng Tongzhi and Xu Tongzhi, in the Clan Glossary, also record the surname under the entering tone section.

Reference: 格姓_格姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies

The recorded commanderies associated with the Ge surname are Beihai and Chenliu.

Reference: 格姓_格姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Migration and Distribution

Distribution and Ethnic Groups

The Ge surname is currently distributed in Lushui in Yunnan, Tacheng in Xinjiang, Tianjun in Qinghai, Zhouqu in Gansu, and several areas of Shanxi. It is found among the Han, Tibetan, and Lisu peoples.

Reference: 格姓_格姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Notable People

Historical Figures

Ge Ban was a censor in the Han dynasty. Ge Hua was from Shiqian, Guizhou, and served as an administrative officer of the Shaanxi Xingdu Commandery during the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. Ge Fuyuan served as a Fengge Luantai counselor and was executed after opposing the proposal to make Wu Chengsi crown prince.

Reference: 格姓_格姓的来源和历史_百家姓