陶氏圖騰釋義

【釋義】 陶是從「匋」和「⻏」演化而來的。古時候，「匋」就是現在的陶器，是瓦器，是從土窯裡用火燒製而成。

【起源】 1. 古代制陶器的工匠及掌管制陶的官，以技藝為氏，即陶氏。周成王分給衛康叔殷民七族，第一便是陶氏，說明陶氏形成於殷商都城一帶。 2. 堯帝初居於陶（古濟陰，今山東定陶），以製作陶器為業，官名「陶正」，其地被後世稱為陶丘。後封於唐，為唐侯，故稱陶唐氏。在堯帝的後裔中，以先祖原居地為氏，稱陶唐氏，後簡為單姓陶氏、唐氏。

• 得姓始祖： 唐堯（陶唐氏）

• 始祖地： 山東定陶、河南安陽、淇縣

• 郡望堂號： 濟陽、丹陽；五柳堂、愛菊堂

• 當今排序／人口： 第 85 位／約 274 萬

• 宋版百家姓排序： 第 31 位

• 現存家譜： 129 部

Interpretation of the Tao (陶) Clan Totem

Definition of the Character: "陶" (Tao) evolved from the components "匋" (vessel) and "⻏" (mound/kiln). In ancient times, Tao referred to pottery or earthenware fired in a kiln. The character itself visually represents the process of shaping earth with fire.

Origin: 1. Craftsmen and Officials: The surname originated from the ancient artisans who made pottery and the officials who managed its production. When King Cheng of Zhou assigned the "Seven Clans of Yin" to Kang Shu of Wei, the Tao clan was listed first, indicating the family's prominence in the capital region of the Shang Dynasty. 2. Emperor Yao: Before becoming ruler, Emperor Yao resided in Tao (modern-day Dingtao, Shandong). He was involved in pottery making and held the title of Taozheng (Pottery Administrator); the location became known as Taoqiu. Later, he was enfeoffed in Tang as the Marquis of Tang, leading to the name Taotang Shi. His descendants adopted his original residence as their surname, which was eventually simplified to Tao and Tang.

• Ancestral Founder: Emperor Yao (Tang Yao)

• Ancestral Homelands: Dingtao (Shandong); Anyang and Qixian (Henan)

• Prefectural Seats and Hall Names: Jiyang, Danyang; Wuliu Hall, Aiju Hall

• Current Rank / Population: 85th most common / Approx. 2.74 million

• Song Dynasty "Hundred Family Surnames" Rank: 31st

• Extant Genealogies: 129 volumes