Origins
Occupational Origin
One proposed origin states that artisans who specialized in making bamboo slips and bamboo books during the Zhou dynasty were called “策工”; their descendants may have adopted the occupational designation as a surname.
策 Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 10Historical Records
Early Attestation
The source, citing 姓氏考略, says that there was an ancient 策彊 and that the 策 surname “should be descended from him.” This is a statement in a secondary surname compilation and is not independently verified here against the original text.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies and Halls
The source lists the Huaiyang, Jingzhao, Wu commandery, Ili, and Xinglong halls, each said to be established from a commandery association. Wu commandery Hall is also called Wuxing Hall, and Xinglong Hall is also called Kalaqin Hall.
Research Notes
No Ce-surnamed residents in Ce Village
In Ce Village, Xingping, Shaanxi, Ce is part of the place name, not a resident surname. Most villagers are surnamed Dong and identify themselves as descendants of Dong Zhongshu.
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