Chinese Surname
Meaning: The character 石 originally refers to stone or rock. The Shi surname has multiple origins. One theory traces it back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and the state of Wei, where a minister named Shi Que was granted land with the character 石, leading his descendants to adopt it as their surname. Another theory links it to the royal family of Wei. Additionally, some ethnic minorities changed their surnames to 石.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.63 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.188 place
Shi Kunyu (石昆玉)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, known for his integrity, who served in various local governments and was exonerated after being wrongfully accused.
Shi Shouxin (石守信)
A military general of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his achievements in the Later Zhou period.
Shi Zuoshu (石作蜀)
A disciple of Confucius during the late Spring and Autumn period, with his portrait housed in the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
'石' is a strong, solid name that evokes the image of a rock—steady and enduring. It has ancient roots in Chinese history, tied to noble families and heroic figures.
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