How do hundreds of surnames rank: Revealing the culture and data behind surnames
As an important part of Chinese traditional culture, the ranking of hundreds of surnames not only reflects the population distribution, but also contains profound connotations of history, region and culture. This article will start from the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, combined with structured data, to analyze the ranking logic of Baijia Surnames and the stories behind them.
1. The historical origins of hundreds of surnames
The Hundred Surnames can be traced back to the Northern Song Dynasty. It initially included 411 surnames and later expanded to 504. The ranking is not based on population, but is affected by political, cultural and other factors at the time. For example, the opening line of "Zhao Qian Sun Li" originated from the Song Dynasty emperor's surname "Zhao".
2. Basis for ranking of modern surnames
Today, the ranking of hundreds of surnames is mainly based on Ministry of Public Security or census data. Here are the top 10 surnames in the 2020 Census (data simulation):
| Ranking | Last name | Population share | Main distribution areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | king | 7.94% | North China, East China |
| 2 | plum | 7.41% | Nationwide |
| 3 | open | 6.83% | Yellow River Basin |
| 4 | Liu | 5.38% | North China, Central China |
| 5 | List | 4.53% | southern coast |
| 6 | Yang | 3.08% | southwest region |
| 7 | yellow | 2.23% | Guangdong, Fujian |
| 8 | Zhao | 2.05% | northern region |
| 9 | Wu | 1.93% | Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai |
| 10 | week | 1.81% | Yangtze River Basin |
3. Popular surname topics in the past 10 days
Based on hot topics across the Internet, recent discussions on surnames mainly focus on the following aspects:
1.Surnames and genetic research: A genetic testing agency released a report stating that there is a genetic link between people with specific surnames.
2.Rare surname protection: Compound surnames such as "Fifth" and "Dongfang" are included in the discussion of intangible cultural heritage.
3.celebrity surname effect: The rare surname of a top celebrity has triggered a craze among netizens to research the origin of the surname.
4. The cultural code behind the surname
It can be found from the data that the distribution of surnames is closely related to historical migration:
| Surname type | Representative surname | cultural characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Surname given by the emperor | Li, Zhu | Mostly concentrated in historical and political centers |
| career evolution | Tao, Tu | Reflecting the division of labor in ancient society |
| Sinicization of ethnic minorities | Murong, Yuwen | Reflect national integration |
5. Forecast of future surname trends
With social development and population mobility, the distribution of surnames may show the following changes:
1. Southern surnames (such as Chen and Lin) spread to the north due to population flow
2. Under the influence of the one-child policy, the proportion of maternal surname inheritance may increase.
3. International exchanges have led to an increase in bilingual surname combinations.
The ranking of hundreds of surnames is not only a set of data, but also a living inheritance of Chinese civilization. Whether it is the huge base of "Wang, Li, Zhang Liu" or the unique existence of the "fifth" and "lacquer carving", each surname carries its own historical memory and cultural genes.
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