Surname Overview
A Rare Surname
E is a currently rare surname, distributed today in Changzhi and the Lüliang area of Shanxi, and found among Han and Xibe surnames.
É Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 196É / Ê
Origins
Dangxiang Origin
Among the ancient Qiang, the Dangxiang people included the E surname; E Boluo was a Western Xia military inspector associated with it.
Xibe Origin
Among the Xibe, the E surname was changed from Erkele; Erkele could be the clan name, or its initial sound could be adopted homophonically as the single surname E.
Historical Records
Documentary Record
The E surname is recorded in the Xushi Tongzhi, Clan Records section.
Migration and Distribution
Distribution
The E surname is distributed in Dongchuan, Yunnan, and in Inner Mongolia's Uxin Banner and Darhan Muminggan United Banner.
Notable People
Historical Figure
E Boluo was a military inspector during the Western Xia period.
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