Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Ranking
Wanqi is pronounced “Mòqí” and ranks 409th in the Hundred Family Surnames.
WanSi Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 3WanSi / WanSi
Origins
Xianbei Tribal Origin
The surname originated among the Tuoba Xianbei and was originally the name of a Xianbei tribe. The tribe entered the Central Plains with the Tuoba during the Eastern Jin and later adopted its tribal name as a surname.
Historical Records
Recorded Lineage
The Book of Wei's Treatise on Official Clans records the lineage as descendants of Jimao of Emperor Xian of Later Wei; Shangyou Lu states that Jimao's descendants formed ten surnames, including Wanqi.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Jianchang and Lanling Halls
Principal hall names include Jianchang Hall and Lanling Hall. Jianchang Hall was named for the Northern Qi general Wanqi Luo, who was enfeoffed as Duke of Jianchang Commandery.
Migration and Distribution
Migration and Commanderies
During the Eastern Jin, the Wanqi tribe entered the Central Plains with the Tuoba. The surname's associated commanderies include Lanling and Kaifeng.
Notable People
Historical Figures
Historical figures include Wanqi Pu, prefect of Shuozhou under Northern Qi; Northern Qi general Wanqi Luo; Southern Song chancellor Wanqi Xie; Song lyric poet Wanqi Yong; and late Northern Wei rebel leader Wanqi Chounu.
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