Surname Overview
The surname 羊舌 is pronounced Yángshé and ranks 473rd in the Hundred Family Surnames.
Yángshé Surname
Surname profileYángshé / Yang-she
Origins
Ji-Surname Origin
One branch derives from the Ji surname: Ji Tu was enfeoffed at Yangshe during the reign of Duke Xian of Jin, and his descendants adopted the fief name as their surname, honoring Yangshe Tu as the founding ancestor.
Ji-Surname Tradition
Another account derives from the Ji surname: Ji Guo was acquitted in a stolen-sheep case because the sheep's tongue remained, and thereafter adopted 羊舌 as his surname.
Historical Records
Early Literary Record
The Guoyu, Jin Language IV, lists Yangshe among eleven noble lineages responsible for important offices in Jin.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies and Halls
The associated commanderies are Hongnong, Jingzhao, and Hedong; the hall names are Jingzhao Hall, Hedong Hall, and Planting Jade Hall.
Notable People
Notable Figures
Yangshe Tu was a native of Jin in the Spring and Autumn period; Yangshe Chi was his eldest son, styled Bohua; Yangshe Xi was his second son, styled Shuxiang and also known as Shuxi.
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