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Meaning: The surname 席 (Xí) has its origins in ancient China, with various theories about its derivation. One widely accepted account traces it back to the Zhou Dynasty, where descendants of Ji Tan, a minister of the Jin State, changed their surname to 席 to avoid persecution. Another theory links it to the ancient state of Xi, whose rulers' descendants adopted the surname 席.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.213 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.133 place
XI ZHAOLIANG (席昭亮)
A Song Dynasty official who rose to the position of Jin Ziguang Lu Da Fu.
XI BENZHEN (席本桢)
An official in the late Ming Dynasty, who served as the Minister of the Court of the Imperial Stud, from Wuxian, Suzhou Prefecture, South Zhili.
XI ZHONGLIN (席仲林)
A Southern Song Dynasty official who served as a Political Commissioner of Huai West.
'席' is a surname with deep historical roots, possibly tracing back to ancient Chinese nobility or officials who sought to protect their identities. It carries a sense of heritage and resilience.
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