巩氏图腾释义

【释义】巩的本义是皮革做成的“朿物”。《易经·革卦》上说：“巩用黄牛之革。”即为此义。朿物的皮革，引申有牢固、高档、结实之意。

【起源】出自姬姓，以邑为氏。周朝周敬王有个同族卿士简公受封于巩邑（今河南巩义），称巩简公。巩简公执掌朝政，他鉴于周王室的历次内乱，大多因为贵族掌权而引起的。于是他便重用从各诸侯选来的人士，而不再任用王族子弟为官。这项措施，引起了王族子弟的不满。后来王子朝作乱，将他杀害。子孙以邑称巩氏。

得姓始祖：巩简（周朝卿士）

始 祖 地：河南巩义

郡望堂号：山阳；厚斋堂

当今排序／人口：第248位／约34万

宋版百家姓排序：第300位开外

现存家谱：6部 

Interpretation of the Gong (巩) Surname Totem

【Meaning】

The original meaning of 巩 (Gong) refers to bindings or fastenings made of leather. As stated in the I Ching (Book of Changes) under the Hexagram of Revolution (Ge Gua): "Bind it with the hide of a yellow ox." From this original sense of leather bindings, the character evolved to imply firmness, high quality, sturdiness, and solidarity.

【Origins】

1. From the Ji (姬) Surname: This lineage takes its name from a fiefdom. During the Zhou Dynasty, a high-ranking official and member of the royal clan named Duke Jian (Gong Jian Gong) was enfeoffed in Gong (present-day Gongyi, Henan Province).

2. Historical Context: Duke Jian of Gong held great power in the imperial court. Observing that the internal strifes of the Zhou royal house were mostly caused by powerful nobles, he implemented a reform: he promoted talented individuals recruited from various vassal states rather than appointing members of the royal family to office. This policy sparked resentment among the royal descendants. Later, during the rebellion of Prince Chao, Duke Jian was assassinated. His descendants adopted the name of his fief, Gong, as their surname to honor his legacy.

Historical & Demographic Profile

Category

Details

Founding Ancestor

Gong Jian (High Official of the Zhou Dynasty)

Ancestral Homeland

Gongyi, Henan Province

Prefectural Mansion (Junwang)

Shanyang

Hall Name (Tanghao)

Houzhai Hall (Hall of Sincere Study)

Modern Ranking / Population

Ranked 248th / Approx. 340,000 people

Song Dynasty Ranking

Beyond the top 300 in the Hundred Family Surnames

Extant Genealogies

6 volumes currently preserved