Chinese Surnames: Population Genetics and Population Distribution: Population Genetics and Population Distribution

Author: Yuan Yida
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts, comprising 11 chapters. The first part consists of 4 chapters introducing the origins of surnames and related content in population genetics, while the second part includes 7 chapters that describe the history, distribution, and genealogical charts of 100 major Chinese surnames. The book contains numerous papers on surnames, which conduct systematic and in-depth research. The content is rich, well-organized, and logically structured, making it both informative and readable. The term "shi" was a designation used by ancient nobility to mark clan systems. Starting from the mid-Shang Dynasty, "shi" became a branch of "xing" (surname), a special product of a feudal society that indicated achievements and status. During the pre-Qin period, women were referred to by their surnames, while men were referred to by their designations (Zheng Qiao, "Tongzhi·Shizuxie").