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The Nài surname, with ancient origins from figures like Shang Tang and Nài Zhan, is multi-ethnic and derived from artifacts, places, and Persian roots. Historically centered in Dian Commandery and Dali, it remains rare in China, with modern clusters in Jiangsu, Yunnan, and Zhejiang, and hall names like Gu Dian Tang and Er Hai Tang.
The Nài Family Name
Family Name: Nài, Pronunciation: nài
Areas Where the Nài Family Name is Found
Ancient Dian Commandery, Dali Kingdom
Origins of the Nài Family Name
The Nài family name (Nài Xìng) has the following origins:
- It originates from Shang Tang, a descendant of the Yellow Emperor. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Left Chancellor Nài Zhan is considered the progenitor of the Nài clan.
- It comes from the name of ancient artifacts; the name was derived from the descendants of craftsmen who made ceremonial hats and accessories, with the surname being created from the names of these objects.
- It originates from place names; it came from the residents of the Erhai Lake area during the Tang Dynasty, with the surname being derived from the names of these places.
- It originates from the ancient Persian people; the surname was formed through Sinicization.
Progenitors of the Family Name: Nài Mao, Nài Zhan, Nài Pu
Migration and Distribution
The Nài family is a multi-ethnic and multi-origin group with a long history. However, its total population does not rank among the top 300 most common family names in mainland China, and it is not listed in Taiwan Province. The most prominent Nài clans are from the ancient Dian Commandery. Today, Nài family members can be found in various places, including:
- Shi Qiao Town, Jiangpu County, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province;
- Chen Wu Town, Jurong City, Jiangsu Province;
- Bosi Village, Yangzhou City;
- Jinhu County and Xuyi County, Huai'an City;
- Suzhou City;
- Changsong Township, Jiangdu City;
- Siyang County, Jiangsu Province;
- Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province;
- Shanghai City;
- Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region;
- Njiaowan, Kunming City, Yunnan Province;
- Jianshui County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.
Hall Names (Tanghao):
- Gu Dian Tang: Located within the current territory of Yunnan Province. It is said that many Nài families have been thriving here for generations. Since Yunnan was historically known as Dian, the Nài clan has traditionally used the "Gu Dian" hall name.
- Er Hai Tang: Named after the Erhai Lake area; it is also known as Ye Yu Tang, Nan Zhao Tang, or Dali Tang.
Genealogical Suffixes (Zibei Pai):
- Nài family in Jiangpu, Jiangsu: "Ji Shi Tong Zong Yong Ren Xing Zi Ke Zhang Wan Dai Xi Hong Liang."
- Nài family in Nanjing, Jiangsu: "Ji Shi Tong Zong Yong Ren Xian Zi Ke Zhang."