Meaning: The character 翟 originally refers to a long-tailed pheasant. The surname 翟 has two main origins. One is from the Qi clan, descendants of the Yellow Emperor, who took the name of their state, 翟, after it was destroyed by the Jin state during the Spring and Autumn period. The other is from the Ji clan, who named themselves after the territory of 翟 granted to them by the Zhou king.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.125 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.292 place
Zhai Sizong (翟嗣宗)
an official of the Song Dynasty, known for his position as Linhuai Wei and being recommended by Lin Xi.
Zhai Si (翟思)
an official of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his roles as a professor, imperial censor, and director of the Imperial Academy.
Zhai Hong (翟宏)
a scholar of the Ming Dynasty, known for his role as a professor in Ningfu and his contributions to Confucian studies.
'翟' is a unique surname that traces back to ancient states and royal lineage. It carries the imagery of a long-tailed pheasant, symbolizing grace and elegance.