刁氏图腾释义

【释义】刁有刀音。别作刀。刁的本义也是兵器。

【起源】源自竖刁。春秋时齐桓公之宠臣竖刁之后。桓公好内，多内宠，初与管仲谋，立太子昭为储君。管仲死后，竖刁以厚献于桓公，桓公许之立无诡。竖刁与易牙、开方相羽翼，桓公死后，五公子皆求立，他与易牙等杀群吏，逐太子昭，立公子无诡，内讧从此扩大，竖刁也在这场旷日持久的政变中丧生，其后世子孙为了纪念他，就以其名为氏，称刁姓，并尊竖为刁姓始祖。

得姓始祖：竖刁（齐桓公宠臣）

始 祖 地：山东淄博

郡望堂号：弘农、渤海、河西；臧春堂

当今排序／人口：第236位／约39万

宋版百家姓排序：第200位开外

现存家谱：12部 

Interpretation of the Diao (刁) Surname Totem

【Meaning】

The character 刁 (Diao) shares the same pronunciation and origin as 刀 (Dao - Knife/Blade). Its original meaning refers to a weapon or a military tool.

【Origins】

1. From Shu Diao: The surname originates from the descendants of Shu Diao, a favored official of Duke Huan of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period.

2. Historical Context: Duke Huan was known for his indulgence in palace life. Initially, he conspired with the great statesman Guan Zhong to establish Prince Zhao as the heir apparent. However, after Guan Zhong's death, Shu Diao presented lavish gifts to the Duke, who then promised to favor Prince Wugui instead.

3. The Coup: Shu Diao formed a powerful faction with Yi Ya and Kai Fang. Upon the Duke's death, five princes fought for the throne. Shu Diao and Yi Ya executed numerous officials, drove out Prince Zhao, and installed Prince Wugui. This triggered a massive internal conflict. Although Shu Diao perished during this prolonged coup, his descendants adopted his name as their surname to commemorate him, honoring "Shu" as the founding ancestor of the Diao clan.

Historical & Demographic Profile

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Details

Founding Ancestor

Shu Diao (Favored official of Duke Huan of Qi)

Ancestral Homeland

Zibo, Shandong Province

Prefectural Mansions (Junwang)

Hongnong, Bohai, Hexi

Hall Name (Tanghao)

Zangchun Hall

Modern Ranking / Population

Ranked 236th / Approx. 390,000 people

Song Dynasty Ranking

Beyond the top 200 in the Hundred Family Surnames

Extant Genealogies

12 volumes currently preserved