Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 魏 (Wèi) originates from the Ji clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. During the Spring and Autumn period, Bi Wan, a descendant of King Wen's son Bi Gao, was granted land in present-day Ruicheng, Shanxi, and his descendants adopted the name of the territory as their surname, becoming the Wei clan. The surname holds a prominent historical status, particularly associated with the State of Wei during the Warring States period and the Kingdom of Wei in the Three Kingdoms era.
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Wei Boxun (魏伯恂)
an official of the Southern Song Dynasty, served as the magistrate of Yanguan County in 1176.
Wei Zhihuang (魏之璜)
A painter of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, renowned for his landscape, flower, and Buddha paintings, known for his unique style and monthly offerings of Bodhisattva images to temples.
Wei Dazhong (魏大中)
A late Ming Dynasty official from Jiashan, Zhejiang, who was posthumously honored for his loyalty after being framed and killed for denouncing the powerful eunuch Wei Zhongxian.
'魏' is a powerful and historical surname, linked to ancient Chinese royalty and significant states throughout history. It symbolizes grandeur and strength.
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