Meaning: The surname 佟 originates from the Xianbei, an ancient nomadic ethnic group in northern China. It is believed to be a branch of the Xianbei people who gradually assimilated into the Han Chinese. Historically, there have been notable figures with this surname, such as Tong Guogang, a prominent general during the early Qing Dynasty.
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Tong Shaobi (佟绍弼)
A scholar and poet from Guangzhou, who served as a professor at several universities and authored 'Lazhai's Poems', with many of his works compiled by Professor Chen Yongzheng.
The surname 佟 has roots in the Xianbei, a nomadic group from ancient China. It symbolizes a blend of cultures, representing the integration of nomadic and Han Chinese traditions.