Ye Clan｜The Ye Clan of Nanyang: Descendants of Shen Yin Zhuliang｜The Surname Archive·SoChina

Key Nanyang Chinese SurnameCentral Plains Origin

OriginsOrigin

Main line: descended from the Mi surname. Shen Yin Zhuliang of Chu was enfeoffed at Ye city (Yexian, Henan); his descendants took the place name as their surname.

Multiple origins: surname changes by ethnic minorities merged in.

Root point: the ancient Ye city in Yexian, Henan.

Migration RoutesMigration Routes

▸ Domestic migration: rose in the Central Plains; crossed south in the Wei–Jin era; entered Fujian and Guangdong in the Tang and Song, where the Minnan and Hakka Ye flourished.

▸ Overseas branch: the Minnan and Hakka Ye went to Nanyang.

Cultural SymbolsCULTURAL SYMBOLS

CommanderyNanyang 南阳

Hall NameNanyang Tang 南阳堂

Family PreceptsPass on loyalty and trust through the family; continue the line through farming and study

Ancient NotablesLord Ye (Ye Gong), Ye Shi

Overseas Community Leaders[To be added]

Classic StoryLord Ye Loves Dragons

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The Ye mainstream hall name is Nanyang Tang, tracing to Yexian, Henan. Minnan and Hakka communities are the main emigrant homelands, and the Ye associations of Nanyang hold frequent gatherings.