汪氏圖騰釋義

【釋義】 汪的古文為「王」，王者大也。汪，本義是指水很深，又表示水域寬廣、開闊。

【起源】 1. 帝舜時有個汪芒國，守封、禺二山（在今浙江武康縣），為漆姓，國人都是身材長大的人，至禹時，國君防風氏被殺。此後，汪芒國歷夏、商、周三代，國亡，子孫以國為氏，即汪芒氏，後省文為汪氏。 2. 還有一支出自春秋時的魯國。魯成公（姬姓）有支子食采於汪（在今山東境），以邑為氏，也稱汪氏。

• 得姓始祖： 汪芒氏

• 始祖地： 浙江武康、山東（汪邑）

• 郡望堂號： 平陽、新安、湖州；越國堂

• 當今排序／人口： 第60位／約483萬

• 宋版百家姓排序： 第104位

• 現存家譜： 486部

Interpretation of the Wang (汪) Clan Totem

Definition of the Character: In ancient texts, "汪" (Wang) was written similarly to "王" (King), signifying greatness. Its original meaning refers to very deep water, further representing a vast, broad, and open expanse of water.

Origin: 1. During the era of Emperor Shun, there was a State of Wangmang tasked with guarding the Feng and Yu mountains (in modern-day Wukang, Zhejiang). The inhabitants, of the Qi (漆) surname, were known for their giant stature. During the time of Yu the Great, their leader, Fangfeng, was executed. The State of Wangmang persisted through the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties until its fall, after which the descendants adopted the state's name as their surname (Wangmang), later shortened to Wang. 2. Another branch originated from the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period. A younger son of Duke Cheng of Lu (of the Ji 姬 surname) was granted the fief of Wang (in modern-day Shandong). His descendants adopted the fief's name as their surname.

• Ancestral Founder: The Wangmang Clan (specifically the descendants of Fangfeng)

• Ancestral Homelands: Wukang (Zhejiang); Wang Fief (Shandong)

• Prefectural Seats and Hall Names: Pingyang, Xin'an, Huzhou; Yueguo Hall

• Current Rank / Population: 60th most common / Approx. 4.83 million

• Song Dynasty "Hundred Family Surnames" Rank: 104th

• Extant Genealogies: 486 volumes