Zhang Surname

Surname Overview

掌 is a rare Han Chinese surname, pronounced zhǎng, and is found today in Yuncheng, Shanxi.

Reference: 掌姓_掌姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Origins

Origin

The 掌 surname is said to have mainly originated from the 党 surname. 党同 is regarded as the founding ancestor of the 党 and 掌 surnames and is described as a descendant of King Wen of Zhou's Ji lineage.

Reference: 掌姓_掌姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Historical Records

Documentary Record

The Zheng Tongzhi: Clan Genealogy records the 掌 surname as descending from the 党 family of a Lu grand officer, with the form 掌 adopted by sound.

Reference: 掌姓_掌姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies

The 掌 surname's commanderies of origin are Langya and Dunhuang.

Reference: 掌姓_掌姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Migration and Distribution

Distribution

掌 surname populations are relatively concentrated in Binhai, Funing, Sheyang, Xiangshui, and Guanyun in Jiangsu, as well as Haizhou Street in Donghai County. The surname is also distributed in Shandong and Jiangxi, while connections among some areas are unclear.

Reference: 掌姓_掌姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Notable People

Historical Figures

掌据 was the Suixing Marquis of Former Liang at the end of the Jin period. 掌禹锡 was from Yancheng in Xuzhou during the Song period and rose through the ranks after passing the metropolitan examination to become Vice Minister of Works.

Reference: 掌姓_掌姓的来源和历史_百家姓