"Ping" is a first-class word in Chinese, pronounced as bēng, bē ng, pián or píng, which was first seen in bronze inscriptions. Its original meaning is that the music is soothing and the breath is soothing, that is, the so-called "smooth and comfortable language" in Shuo Wen Jie Zi leads to a terrain that is not inclined and uneven, making … quiet, making … equal and tidy.
Ping surname has two origins: Jiang surname and Ji surname. The first one originated from the surname Jiang, Yan Ying, a doctor of the State of Qi in the Spring and Autumn Period. Later generations took it as their surname, forming the surname Jiang, with a history of about 2,500 years. The second expenditure comes from the surname Ji, which originated from Pingyi, the fief of the son of the Korean monarch during the Warring States period. Its descendants took the name of the city as their surname, forming the surname of Ji Ping, with a history of about 2,300 years. These two Ping surnames have a long history of origin and are part of China surnames.
The position and influence of Ping surname in China's surname is relatively small. According to the ranking of hundreds of surnames, Ping's surname ranks 95th in China. In the ranking of modern surname population, Ping's population is about166,000, ranking 3 15. There are two origins of Ping surname, one is from Jiang surname, and the other is from the descendants of Yan Ying, the prime minister of Qi in the Spring and Autumn Period. The other branch originated from Ji's surname and came from Pingyi, the fief of Nuo, the son of the Korean monarch during the Warring States Period.
Although Ping's surname is relatively low in the ranking of surnames, surnames are of great significance in China culture. Surname is a symbol of family blood, passed down from generation to generation, bearing the family history and tradition. Surnames also reflect the ethnic structure and geographical distribution of China society. In the cultural tradition of China, surnames are often associated with family honor and prestige.
Generally speaking, Ping's position in China's surnames is relatively low, but surnames are of great significance in China culture, representing the family's inheritance and history. Every surname has its unique historical origin and cultural connotation, and Ping surname is no exception.