Surname Overview
The Ti surname is a multi-ethnic, multi-origin surname group. It is not among the top 2,000 surnames in mainland China and ranks 1,025th in Taiwan. Its commanderies include Xihe, Hedong, and Champa.
Ti Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 54Ti / Ti
Origins
The Ji-Origin Branch
One branch of the Ti surname derives from the Ji surname and traces its lineage to Ti Yiming, a warrior of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period, taking the ancestor's name as the surname.
Historical Records
Documentary Attestations
The Ti surname is recorded in the Xutongzhi, Clan Glossary; Zhongguo Gujin Xingshi Cidian and Zhongguo Xingshi Daquan also include the surname and provide a pronunciation.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies and Hall Names
The Ti surname has the hall names Xihe Hall, Hedong Hall, and Champa Hall, each established from a commandery designation.
Migration and Distribution
Geographic Distribution
People bearing the Ti surname are distributed in Shangqiu, Henan; Bozhou, Anhui; Xuzhou, Jiangsu; Heihe, Heilongjiang; Changchun, Jilin; Yantai and Dingtao in Shandong; as well as parts of Taiwan and Vietnam.
Notable People
Historical Figure: Ti Qiao
Ti Qiao was from Hejian, Hebei, and lived during the late Ming and early Qing period. He passed the imperial examination during the Tianqi era of the Ming and later served as Vice Minister of Justice under the Qing.
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