Meaning: The character 宗 originally refers to ancestral temple, symbolizing respect and lineage. The origin of the surname 宗 is diverse, mainly including: 1) It originates from the royal family of the Shang Dynasty, as recorded in 'Tongzhi·Shizu lue'. 2) It traces back to the descendants of King Wen of Zhou, as mentioned in 'Yuanhe Xingzuan'. 3) It also comes from other ethnic groups who changed their surnames during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.217 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.176 place
Zong Lin (宗懔)
A Northern Zhou official and scholar, served as the Minister of Personnel, involved in the revision of books, and authored 'Jingchu Sui Shi Ji' and a collection of works.
Zong Chen (宗臣)
a Ming Dynasty official and literary figure, one of the 'Seven Masters of the Jiajing Era', author of 'Zong Zixiang Collection'.
Zong Jichen (宗稷辰)
A Qing dynasty official and scholar, known for his works 'Gongchi Collection' and 'Four Books Insights Record'.
'宗' is a surname with deep historical roots, symbolizing respect for ancestors and strong family ties. It has diverse origins, including royal lineage from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.