Chinese Surname
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 Yingzhen (席应珍)
A Taoist priest during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, known for his leadership in restoring Taoist temples.
Xi Zide (席子德)
A Song Dynasty official who served as the Deputy Magistrate of Changshu, from Ding County, Hebei.
XI RUJIA (席汝嘉)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, served as the clerk of Gongchang Prefecture in Shaanxi.
'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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