Wéi Family History

Author: Yang Dongchen, Yang Jianguo
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Surnames are the dawn of civilization, the mark of bloodline, the bond of marriage, the beginning of clans, and the foundation of nations. The earliest ethnic group to adopt surnames is the Chinese nation. The common ancestors of the Chinese nation are the Yellow Emperor and the Flame Emperor, and their descendants have spread to over 12,000 surnames. They have crossed geographical boundaries, national borders, and even assimilated into other ethnic groups to form new nations. The Chinese nation has made significant contributions to the development of human civilization and is one of the oldest ethnic groups in the world, as well as one of the most outstanding. This book vividly and comprehensively introduces the history of the Wei surname from ancient to modern times. The content includes the root-seeking, origins, distribution, notable events, culture, famous figures, and scenic spots of the Wei surname. Over the two thousand years since the Wei surname came into being, many events of rise and fall have been passed down through the ages, and numerous admirable famous figures have emerged, making it one of the major surnames with significant influence in Chinese surnames.