Meaning: The surname 殷 originates from the ancient Shang Dynasty, also known as the Yin Dynasty, which ruled over 3,000 years ago. After the fall of the Shang Dynasty, the royal descendants adopted the name of their former capital, 殷 (Yin), as their surname. Another theory suggests that the surname comes from the Zi clan, the royal family of the Shang Dynasty, who took the name 殷 after their capital.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.126 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.74 place
Yin Xianchen (殷献臣)
A Ming Dynasty scholar, known for his friendship with Zhou Shunchang and Zhu Bixuan, and his death by fasting after the fall of Ming.
Yin Lu (殷辂)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, known for his role as the Tongzhi of Xuzhou in Sichuan.
Yin Zhongchun (殷仲春)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and hermit from Xiushui, Zhejiang, known for his literary works and reclusive lifestyle, with a collection titled 'Qilao Tang Ji'.
'殷' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to the ancient Shang (Yin) Dynasty. It symbolizes the legacy of a once-great royal family.