Meaning: The surname 季 (Jì) originates from the Spring and Autumn period. It is derived from the Ji (姬) clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. Ji Zai, the fourth son of Duke Dan of Zhou, was granted land named 季 (Jì) for his contributions, and his descendants adopted 季 as their surname.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.152 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.134 place
Ji Ludao (季履道)
a literatus of the Song Dynasty, known by his sobriquet Chengjiang and mentioned in 'The Chronicle of Song Poetry' Volume 71.
Ji Bu (季布)
An official of the Western Han Dynasty, known for his integrity and the saying, 'Better than a hundred pounds of gold is a promise from Ji Bu.'
Ji Zha (季札)
A nobleman of the Wu State during the Spring and Autumn period, known for his wisdom and extensive knowledge.
'季' is a surname that traces back to ancient royalty, symbolizing the youngest sibling in a family. It’s a rare yet distinguished name in Chinese history.