Zhong Clan｜The Zhong Clan of Yingchuan: Founded by Duke Lie｜The Surname Archive·SoChina

Key Nanyang Chinese SurnameCentral Plains Origin

OriginsOrigin

Main line: descended from the Zi surname, through the descendants of Weizi. Duke Lie was enfeoffed at Zhong city and took the place name as his surname; together with the Chen and Lai, the clan shares the Yingchuan origin.

Multiple origins: surname changes by ethnic minorities.

Root point: Yingchuan, Henan.

Migration RoutesMigration Routes

▸ Domestic migration: originated in the Central Plains; crossed south in the Wei–Jin era; entered southern Jiangxi, western Fujian and eastern Guangdong in the Tang and Song, where the Hakka Zhong reached their height.

▸ Overseas branch: Hakka Zhong went to Nanyang, often in tandem with the Chen and Lai kin.

Cultural SymbolsCULTURAL SYMBOLS

CommanderyYingchuan 颍川

Hall NameYingchuan Tang 颍川堂

Family PreceptsRevere the ancestors and honor the clan; pass on the family through diligence and thrift

Ancient NotablesZhong Ziqi, Zhong Yao

Overseas Community Leaders[To be added]

Classic StoryHigh Mountains and Flowing Water

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The Zhong mainstream hall name is Yingchuan Tang, tracing to Yingchuan, Henan. The Hakka form the core of Zhong emigrants, and the overseas Yingchuan three-clan culture (Chen, Zhong, Lai) is a distinctive feature.