Census Surname Ranking (revealing the distribution and cultural inheritance of Chinese surnames)

The ranking of surnames in the census is an important statistical work, which can reveal the distribution of surnames in different regions and ethnic groups, and reflect the cultural inheritance and evolution of Chinese surnames. According to the latest census data, the top ten Chinese surnames are: Wang, Li, Zhang, Liu, Chen, Yang, Zhao, Huang, Zhou and Wu.

Operating steps

1. Open the official website of the National Bureau of Statistics (/);

2. Select "Statistics" - "Population and Society" - "Population Census" in the navigation bar;

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3. Select "Surname Ranking" on the Census page;

4. Select the query area and time, and click the "Query" button;

5. View the ranking results of surnames. Ranking results.

Surname Distribution and Cultural Inheritance

The origins of Chinese surnames can be traced back thousands of years, and they not only reflect the Chinese people's concepts of family, kinship, and superiority and inferiority, but also the evolution and inheritance of Chinese history and culture. The distribution of family names in different regions and among different ethnic groups also has a certain historical and cultural background.

For example, the top three surnames -- Wang, Li and Zhang -- represent the three great families of feudal society -- Wang Gong, Li Gong and Zhang Gong. The fourth-ranked surname Liu, on the other hand, originated from the royal family of Liu during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty. In addition, some surnames have specific geographical distribution, such as the Chen surname in the Guangdong region and the Lin surname in the Fujian region.

The inheritance of family names is also an important part of Chinese culture. In traditional Chinese culture, the family is an important social unit, and the continuation of the family needs to rely on the inheritance of the family name. Therefore, the family name has a high status and importance in Chinese society.

Modern expression of family name culture

With the development of society and the change of time, Chinese family name culture is also evolving and developing. In modern society, family name is no longer the only symbol of people's social status and identity, but it still has high cultural value and historical significance.

In modern China, some family names have also begun to change. For example, some people who change their names will choose more modernized names instead of using their traditional surnames. In addition, some surnames are evolving and diverging, such as the Li surname which diverged into Li, Li and Li.