Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 秦 originates from the state of Qin, which existed during the Zhou Dynasty. It traces back to the Ying clan, descendants of Boyi, who was granted the surname Ying by Emperor Shun for assisting in flood control. Boyi's descendant Feizi was rewarded with the land of Qin for his skills in horse breeding, and the state of Qin was established. The surname 秦 was adopted by the descendants of this state.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.74 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.18 place
Qin Yingluan (秦应鸾)
A Ming Dynasty official, known as Rui Zhi and Shigang, from Cixi, Zhejiang, who served as a county magistrate and educational official in Jiangxi.
QIN FUZHI (秦辅之)
A Yuan Dynasty scholar known for his erudition and literary skills, author of 'Lianchuan Zhi'.
Qin Zi (秦梓)
An official of the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his integrity and service as a prefect and Hanlin academician.
'秦' is a surname with royal roots, tied to the ancient state of Qin, which eventually unified China under the Qin Dynasty. It symbolizes a lineage of rulers and pioneers.
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