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Meaning: The surname 殷 originates from the ancient Shang Dynasty, also known as the Yin Dynasty, which ruled over 3,000 years ago. After the fall of the Shang Dynasty, the royal descendants adopted the name of their former capital, 殷 (Yin), as their surname. Another theory suggests that the surname comes from the Zi clan, the royal family of the Shang Dynasty, who took the name 殷 after their capital.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.126 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.74 place
Yin Shubo (殷树柏)
a Qing Dynasty painter, known for his works and various artistic pseudonyms.
Yin Yue (殷岳)
A poet and official from the late Ming to early Qing dynasty, known for his ancient-style poetry and association with other literary figures of his time.
Yin Yuetong (殷曰同)
a scholar from the Yin family in Wuxi during the late Qing and early modern period.
'殷' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to the ancient Shang (Yin) Dynasty. It symbolizes the legacy of a once-great royal family.
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