咸姓
The Xian surname, pronounced 'xián', has ancient origins from Emperor Ku's official Xian Qiu Hei, Shang Dynasty shamans, and the Ji clan of Jin. Its descendants, including Han, Korean, and Xibe peoples, are now widespread across China, migrating from Shandong to regions like Liaoning and Jilin, excelling in various fields.
The Xian Surname
Surname: Xian, pronunciation: xián
Regions where the Xian Surname is found
【Ruan Nan Jun】: Established during the reign of Emperor Gao of Han. The administrative center was Shang Cai, corresponding to the area of present-day Shang Cai County in central Henan Province.
Origins of the Xian Surname
The origin of the "Xian" surname can be traced to the following sources:
- It derives from the Gao Xin clan. When Emperor Ku was a tribal leader, one of his subjects was named Xian Qiu Hei, who is considered the progenitor of the Xian surname.
- It also originates from shamans. During the Shang Dynasty, there was a virtuous minister named Xian who made a living by practicing divination and shamanic rituals; his descendants adopted his name as their surname.
- Additionally, it can be traced from the Ji clan. During the Spring and Autumn period, Li Ji, the queen of Duke Xian of Jin, rebelled against her husband, attempting to establish Xi Qi as the heir and expelling the princes Chong Er and Yi Wu, which led to civil unrest in Jin. The members of the Jin royal family who were deposed then took the surname Xian.
Hall Names
"Han Xiang Tang": Xian Ji was one of the eighteen scholars during the Kaiyuan era of the Tang Dynasty, and an image of him was painted in the Han Xiang Pavilion, accompanied by an imperial inscription.
Migration and Distribution
Descendants of the Xian surname are found throughout the country, including Han Chinese, Korean, and Xibe people. According to ancestral traditions, there are many people with the Xian surname in Jimo, Shandong. Those living in Zhuanghe, Wafangdian, and Donggang, Dalian, mostly migrated from Jimo, Shandong. Some members of this branch have also moved to Jilin, Heilongjiang, and Inner Mongolia. They work in various professions such as industry, agriculture, commerce, academia, military service, medicine, and the arts, and several have gained local or regional fame. The descendants of the Xian surname hope to carry on the glory of their ancestors, unite the wisdom of their clan members, and contribute to the prosperity of this great Chinese family.