Meaning: The surname 秦 originates from the state of Qin, which existed during the Zhou Dynasty. It traces back to the Ying clan, descendants of Boyi, who was granted the surname Ying by Emperor Shun for assisting in flood control. Boyi's descendant Feizi was rewarded with the land of Qin for his skills in horse breeding, and the state of Qin was established. The surname 秦 was adopted by the descendants of this state.
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Qin Bing (秦柄)
A Ming Dynasty bibliophile from Wuxi, Jiangsu, known for compiling works such as 'Wanli Wuxi County Annals' and 'Hantang Poetry and Prose Collection'.
Qin Ying (秦瀛)
A Qing dynasty official and poet, known for his literary works including 'Xiaoxianshan Poetry Collection'.
Qin Yingluan (秦应鸾)
A Ming Dynasty official, known as Rui Zhi and Shigang, from Cixi, Zhejiang, who served as a county magistrate and educational official in Jiangxi.
'秦' is a surname with royal roots, tied to the ancient state of Qin, which eventually unified China under the Qin Dynasty. It symbolizes a lineage of rulers and pioneers.