Ying Surname

Surname Overview

Ying is a currently uncommon surname found among the Han, Tibetan, Xibe, and other ethnic groups. It is recorded in the Clan Records sections of the Zheng Tongzhi and Xu Tongzhi.

Reference: 英姓_英姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Origins

Origin from the Yan Surname

One branch of the Ying surname derives from the Yan surname and descends from Gao Yao. Its ancestor was enfeoffed in Ying; after the ancient state of Ying was destroyed by Chu in the Spring and Autumn period, descendants adopted the state name as their surname. The ancient state was northeast of present-day Yingshan County, Anhui.

Reference: 英姓_英姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Manchu and Xibe Lineages

The Ying surname also has Manchu and Xibe lineages: the Manchu Eight Banners surname Saksa was later changed to Ying, while the Xibe surname Engduri adopted the Chinese character Ying from its initial sound.

Reference: 英姓_英姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Migration and Distribution

Migration Record in Southern Shandong

Several thousand people with the Ying surname live in southern Shandong. Genealogies record that they migrated from the East China Sea region during the Ming dynasty to avoid Japanese pirates. Several villages in Linshu County are predominantly Ying.

Reference: 英姓_英姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Notable People

Historical Figures

Historical figures with the Ying surname include Ying Bu, a Han dynasty Prince of Jiujiang; Ying Bingchen, a Song dynasty figure; Ying Wenshou, a Yongle-period successful candidate in the Ming civil examinations; and Ying Jishan, a Hongxi-period successful candidate who served as a county magistrate.

Reference: 英姓_英姓的来源和历史_百家姓