Chinese Surname
Meaning: The character 宗 originally refers to ancestral temple, symbolizing respect and lineage. The origin of the surname 宗 is diverse, mainly including: 1) It originates from the royal family of the Shang Dynasty, as recorded in 'Tongzhi·Shizu lue'. 2) It traces back to the descendants of King Wen of Zhou, as mentioned in 'Yuanhe Xingzuan'. 3) It also comes from other ethnic groups who changed their surnames during the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.217 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.176 place
Zong Yuan (宗圆)
a figure from the Ming Dynasty, known by the courtesy name Miaoguan, from Wuxing.
Zongmi (宗密)
A prominent Buddhist monk of the Tang Dynasty, known for his scholarly works on Buddhist scriptures such as 'Commentary on the Avatamsaka Sutra'.
Zong Zen Master (宗禅师)
a Zen master of the Song dynasty, a disciple of Kaixian Xun Zen Master, and the thirteenth generation under Qingyuan.
'宗' is a surname with deep historical roots, symbolizing respect for ancestors and strong family ties. It has diverse origins, including royal lineage from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties.
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