Family Name Genealogy of China. Volume of Zheng Family Name

Author: Li Xueqin
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is a part of the "Zheng" surname volume in the Chinese Surname Genealogy. It explores the origin, evolution, and relationships of the surname with politics, economy, culture, and other aspects, as well as the regional distribution, trends, and characteristics of the surname. The book delves into the profound roots of the surname system and the changes in family lineages. It is rich in content, extensively researched, and supported by solid historical records, combining knowledge and readability. It is highly recommended. Generally, the origin of the Zheng surname is believed to come from the Zhou Dynasty, which used the Ji surname as its royal name. Therefore, the Zheng surname is also considered a branch of the Ji surname, or a surname that originated from the Ji surname after it was changed. Since Huangdi is the founder of the Ji surname, the Zheng surname is also considered to be descendants of Huangdi.