Surname Overview
Surname Forms
In mainland China during the 1950s, “鐘” and “鍾” were simplified into “钟”; in 2013, the General Standard Chinese Characters Table allowed “鍾” to be simplified as “锺” when used in surnames and personal names.
Zhong Surname
Surname profileZhong / Zhong
Origins
Origin of the Compound Surname 鍾離
“鍾離” is a compound surname; the Shiben states that it shared an ancestor with Qin and that its descendants later adopted the surname after receiving a fief.
Historical Records
Early Documentary Record
The Zuo Commentary, under Duke Ding year 4, records “鍾建” and identifies him as a senior official of Chu.
Research Notes
Distinct from the “鐘” Surname
The “鐘” surname is distinct from the “锺” (“鍾”) surname; some people originally surnamed “鍾” continue to use “钟”.
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