The Sikong Clan#

Surname: Sikong, pronounced as sī kōng

Geographic Distribution of the Sikong Clan#

The Sikong clan originated from the Dunchiu Commandery, which was established during the reign of Emperor Wu of Jin, corresponding to the area around present-day Xun County in Henan Province.

Origins of the Sikong Clan#

The Sikong surname has two possible origins:

1. It may derive from the Si surname, which is a descendant of Dayu (the great flood control hero in Chinese mythology). When Yao was the tribal leader, Dayu held the position of Sikong (Minister of Works). Some of his descendants adopted this official title as their surname.
2. Another origin relates to the Taotang clan, also descendants of Yao, who also used their official title as their surname. During the Spring and Autumn period, only the state of Jin had a Sikong position; other feudal states did not. Xi Shu, a descendant of Yao, and his grandson both served as Sikongs in Jin, and their descendants adopted this title.

The progenitor of the Sikong clan is Xia Yu.

The position of Sikong was an ancient official role responsible for overseeing construction projects. It was first established over 4,000 years ago during the Tang and Yu dynasties. In the Zhou dynasty, it became one of the six high-ranking officials, and in the Han dynasty, it was equivalent to the position of Minister of Works (Dagong). According to historical records such as "Tongzhi·Shizhu Lue" and "Han Shu·Baiguan Gongqing Biao," Xia Yu, the founder of the Sikong clan, adopted this title as his surname due to his role as Sikong. The Sikong clan has a long history, with a lineage dating back at least 4,000 years. The clan's ancestral home was in the Dunchiu Commandery (around present-day Qingfeng County, Hebei Province).

Migration and Distribution#

The Sikong clan is not among the top 100 most common surnames in mainland China or Taiwan. The title of Sikong was an ancient official position, initially established during the reign of Emperor Shaohao, responsible for water management and construction projects. Dayu is said to have held this position during the reign of Emperor Yao. During the Spring and Autumn period, officials from the state of Jin also held the title of Sikong, and their descendants inherited this surname. The Sikong clan's historical presence can be traced back to this ancient official role.

Notable Sikong Figures#

• Sikong Tu: A native of Hezhong (Yongji, Shanxi Province) during the Tang dynasty, he passed the imperial examinations during the Xiantong era and served as a minister in the Ministry of Rites. He retreated to Wangguanyu in the Zhongtiao Mountains to avoid war and built the "Xiuxiu Pavilion," adopting the title "Nairu Jushi" (a man who endures humiliation). The Sikong clan is named after this title.

The Sikong clan has a rich cultural heritage, with a long history and a significant role in Chinese history and politics.