Chinese Surnames Population genetics and population distribution

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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts, comprising 11 chapters. The first part has 4 chapters introducing the origin of surnames and related content in population genetics. The second part has 7 chapters, respectively describing the history, distribution, and genealogy of 100 major Chinese surnames. The book contains a large number of papers on surnames, conducting 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 title used by ancient nobles to mark clan systems. Starting from the mid-Shang Dynasty, "shi" became a branch of "xing" (), a special product of a private ownership society, representing achievements and status. During the pre-Qin period, women were referred to as "xing" while men were referred to as "shi" (Zheng Qiao, Tongzhi·Shizuxie).