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【释义】翁的本义是鸟头颈毛,是处于顶上的毛。“白头翁”鸟就是头顶上的毛呈白色的一种鸟。翁引申为一家之长及父亲之义。
【起源】1、源于姒姓,出自上古夏朝贵族翁难乙,属于以先祖名字为氏。2、源于姬姓,出自西周昭王的庶子,属于帝王赐姓为氏。3、源于姬姓,出自周昭王庶子的封地,属于以封邑名称为氏。
得姓始祖:周昭王庶子、姬翁、翁难乙、翁弘
始 祖 地:浙江定海
郡望堂号:临川、钱塘;六桂堂
当今排序/人口:第161位/约97万
宋朝百家姓排序:第150位
现存家谱:120部
【Meaning】
The original meaning of Weng (翁) refers to the feathers on a bird's neck and head, specifically the plumage at the very top. For example, the "Baitouweng" (Light-vented Bulbul) is a bird named for the white feathers on the crown of its head. By extension, Weng evolved to mean the head of a household, a father, or an elderly, respected gentleman.
【Origins】
From the Si (姒) Surname: This lineage originates from Weng Nanyi, a nobleman of the ancient Xia Dynasty. His descendants adopted his name as their family name.
From the Ji (姬) Surname (Imperial Bestowal): Traced back to a concubine's son of King Zhao of Zhou. According to legend, the child was born with his hands clenched; when opened, the palms revealed markings resembling the character "Weng," leading the King to bestow it as his surname.
From a Fief Name: Also originating from the descendants of King Zhao of Zhou, who were enfeoffed in the territory of Weng. The descendants adopted the name of their fief as their surname. Weng Hong, a descendant of this line, is often regarded as the primary ancestor who settled in the southeast.
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Founding Ancestors
Prince of King Zhao, Ji Weng, Weng Nanyi, Weng Hong
Ancestral Homeland
Dinghai, Zhejiang Province
Prefectural Mansions
Linchuan, Qiantang
Notable Hall Name
Liugui Hall (Hall of the Six Laurels)
Modern Ranking / Population
Ranked 161st / Approx. 970,000 people
Song Dynasty Ranking
Ranked 150th in the Hundred Family Surnames
Extant Genealogies
120 volumes currently preserv
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