Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname Jin can be traced back to several origins. One theory links it to the ancient 'Jin Tian' clan, descendants of the Yellow Emperor. Another theory connects it to the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period, where a prince named Jin was granted a fief and his descendants adopted the surname Jin. Additionally, it is associated with Jin Midi, a Xiongnu prince who was given the surname Jin after pledging allegiance to the Han Dynasty.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.62 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.29 place
Jin Zhijun (金之俊)
a political figure in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, who served as a minister and later as a Grand Secretary under the Qing.
Kim Seo (金澍)
a Joseon scholar-official during the Ming Dynasty, known by his literary names and posthumous titles.
JIN SHUYAN (金叔彦)
an official of the Tang Dynasty, served as the magistrate of Fuliang, originally from Qimen (now part of Anhui).
'Jin' means 'gold' or 'metal' in Chinese, symbolizing wealth and value. This surname has diverse origins, from ancient royalty to prominent figures in history who were bestowed the name.
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