Meaning: The surname 丁 (Dīng) has multiple origins. One theory traces it back to Jiang Zi, a descendant of the legendary Emperor Yan. Another theory connects it to Marquis Ding of the Shang Dynasty, whose descendants adopted the title as their surname. Additionally, some Ding surnames come from the modification of surnames by ethnic minorities.
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Ding Kai (丁开)
A Song dynasty figure from Changsha, known for his outspokenness and later confinement in Yangzhou until his death.
Ding Wenyao (丁文瑗)
A scholar of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, participated in defending the city during the Yiyou Incident, later lived in seclusion, refused to adopt Qing customs, and was buried in Ming attire with his tombstone inscribed as a Ming hermit.
Ding Xianmin (丁先民)
an official during the Northern Song Dynasty, served as the magistrate of Anxi County in 1119, with two extant poems.
'丁' is a versatile surname with deep historical roots, symbolizing strength and stability. It’s found across China, with various origins from ancient nobility to modern adaptations.