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Meaning: The surname 叶 originates from the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) in the State of Chu. Prince Zhen, son of King Zhuang of Chu, was granted the fiefdom of Shenlu (present-day Jingmen, Hubei), and his descendants adopted the surname 沈 ('Shěn'). In the Eastern Han Dynasty (25–220 CE), Shen Zuliang's son, Shen Zhuliang, was granted the fiefdom of Yeyi (present-day Yexian, Henan), and his descendants changed their surname to 叶 ('Yè') in honor of the fiefdom.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.41 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.257 place
Ye Qingchen (叶清臣)
An official of the Northern Song Dynasty, second in the Imperial Examination of 1024, served as Taichang Cheng, Vice Transport Commissioner of Liangzhe, Hanlin Scholar, and Commissioner of the Three Departments.
Ye Di (叶棣)
an official of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his various regional administrative roles.
Ye Zuqia (叶祖洽)
a Song Dynasty official, top scholar in the imperial examination of 1070, served in various high positions including Secretariat Drafter and Supervising Secretary, demoted for recommending Wang Hui, died in the late Zhenghe era.
'叶' is a surname with ancient roots in the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn Period. It symbolizes the leaves of a tree, representing growth and renewal.
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