Meaning: The surname 倪 (Ní) originates from the ancient state of Zhu during the Spring and Autumn Period. After the state of Zhu was annexed by the state of Chu, a branch of the royal family changed their surname from 邾 (Zhū) to 倪 (Ní), as the state was temporarily renamed as Ní during that period. Thus, the surname 倪 is closely linked to the historical events of the ancient states of Zhu and Ní.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.119 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.71 place
Ni Wenyi (倪文一)
A scholar and official from the Song dynasty, known for his refusal to serve under the Yuan dynasty after the fall of the Song, choosing instead a life of seclusion.
Ni Fu (倪抚)
a scholar from Jiashan during the Ming Dynasty, known as Manqing, active during the Chongzhen era.
Ni Kai (倪铠)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, a provincial graduate, served as the head of the National Academy, magistrate of Leping County, and magistrate of Nancheng County.
The surname 倪 traces back to the ancient state of Zhu, and it symbolizes a branch of the royal family who adapted their name after a historical renaming.