Meaning: The surname 贝 (Bèi) has two main origins: one is from the state name of the descendants of Ji Shi, an illegitimate son of King Wen of Zhou, who was granted a fiefdom. The other origin is from the surnames of ethnic minorities such as the Manchu and Mongolian.
Bei Shouyi (贝守一)
A Taoist priest and poet from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, known for his medical skills and the lost manuscript 'Yuexi Manuscript'.
Bei Ao (贝翱)
A scholar and official of the Ming Dynasty, known for his work 'Ping Dan Ji' and serving as a tutor in the Chu princely estate.
The surname 贝 is quite rare in China, with origins tracing back to ancient royal lineage and some ethnic minorities.