Meaning: The surname 殷 originates from the ancient Shang Dynasty, also known as the Yin Dynasty, which ruled over 3,000 years ago. After the fall of the Shang Dynasty, the royal descendants adopted the name of their former capital, 殷 (Yin), as their surname. Another theory suggests that the surname comes from the Zi clan, the royal family of the Shang Dynasty, who took the name 殷 after their capital.
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Yin Jinren (殷近仁)
A scholar from Jiaxing, Zhejiang during the Ming Dynasty, known for his erudition and literary talent, who served as a county magistrate and provincial official, and authored 'Lizheng Jieming'.
Zanxun Yin (殷占勋)
Zanxun Yin, born in 1902, died in 1984 at the age of 82.
Yin Jun (殷钧)
an official of the Southern Liang dynasty, renowned for his calligraphy and filial piety, posthumously titled Zhen.
'殷' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to the ancient Shang (Yin) Dynasty. It symbolizes the legacy of a once-great royal family.