{"id":3345,"date":"2023-04-11T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.mychinaroots.com\/?p=3345"},"modified":"2023-04-13T17:53:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T16:53:14","slug":"zhong-family-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mychinaroots.com\/blog\/surnames\/zhong-family-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Zhong Family History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Is your last name spelled Tsing, Chung or Jung? If so, there\u2019s a good chance that the original Chinese surname of your ancestors is \u949f, pronounced Zhong in Mandarin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zhong is a common surname in the southern regions of Mainland China, and many communities worldwide in places like Suriname, Jamaica and Singapore also share the same surname. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The roots of the Zhong family stretch far and wide. Most Zhong descendants can trace their ancestry back to the bloodlines of Tang of Shang (\u5546\u6c64), the first king of the Shang dynasty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for your Zhong family history book?<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search 130 Zhong records across various villages<\/a><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore 147 Zhong records in collections across the world<\/a><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the origins of Zhong?<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Zhong family line has a rich and storied history that dates back to the Shang dynasty. Their ancestry can be traced back to Tang of Shang (\u5546\u6c64), the first king of the Shang dynasty. Throughout the years, the family produced many notable figures, including Wei Zi (\u5fae\u5b50), who was made the Duke of Song during the Zhou Dynasty. Song Heng Gong (\u5b8b\u6853\u516c), several generations later, had a son named Ao (\u6556), who had a grandson, Bo Zhong (\u4f2f\u5b97). Bo Zhong was a judge in the Jin kingdom (\u664b\u56fd) and fearlessly pleaded for the Duke of Jin to repent from his unrighteousness, which ultimately led to his execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this tragedy, Bo Zhong’s son, Zhou Li (\u5dde\u7281), fled to the kingdom of Chu (\u695a\u56fd) and rose to become the prime minister. He was granted the land of Zhongli (\u949f\u79bb) and his descendants adopted the name of the land as their surname. One of the most famous members of the Zhong family was Zhongli Mei (\u949f\u79bb\u6627), a general under Xiang Yu (\u9879\u7fbd). After Xiang Yu was defeated by Liu Bang (\u5218\u90a6, first emperor of the Han dynasty), Zhongli Mei committed suicide, leaving behind a son named Jie (\u63a5).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jie fled to Zhangge in Henan (\u6cb3\u5357\u7701\u5546\u4e18\u5e02\u6881\u56ed\u533a\u5f20\u9601\u9547)<\/a> and changed his last name to Zhong. He is considered the forefather of the Zhong family. Through the ages, the Zhong family has produced countless accomplished individuals, including military leaders, judges, and politicians. Their legacy continues to this day, as the family remains an important part of Chinese history and culture. The Zhong family’s fascinating history is a testament to their resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to their values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tang of Shang (\u5546\u6c64), the first king of the Shang dynasty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zhong Jie (\u949f\u63a5), the first forefather of the Zhong family <\/gwmw><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know?<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arthur Raymond Chung was a pioneer in Guyana’s fight for independence from British colonial rule. Born into a Chinese Guyanese family in British Guiana on January 10, 1918, Chung became a trailblazer and a beacon of hope for marginalized communities around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite coming from a small community in a small country, Chung managed to achieve great things. He served as Guyana’s first president from 1970 to 1980, becoming the first person of Chinese Caribbean descent to serve as head of state in a non-Asian country. His rise to the presidency was a remarkable achievement in a country that had long been dominated by British colonialism and the political elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As president, Chung played a key role in establishing formal diplomatic relations between Guyana and China, making Guyana the first English-speaking Caribbean country to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chung’s legacy continues to be celebrated long after his passing. In 2015, the Guyana International Conference Centre was renamed the “Arthur Chung Convention Centre,” a fitting tribute to his life-long devotion to the welfare of his people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image: Stephen Koschal Autographs<\/a><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zhong<\/p>\n\n\n

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Meaning<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td>bell, chime, hour<\/td><\/tr>
Symbols<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td>\u9485(metal), \u4e2d (middle)<\/td><\/tr>
Legendary Ancestor<\/gwmw><\/td>Tang of Shang (\u5546\u6c64), the first king of the Shang dynasty<\/td><\/tr>
Founding Ancestor<\/td>Zhong Jie (\u949f\u63a5), son of Zhongli Mei (\u949f\u79bb\u6627), a general under Xiang Yu (\u9879\u7fbd)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Global distribution map of Zhong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spelling Variations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Dialect<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Hokkien<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td>Tsing, Tsiong<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td><\/tr>
Mandarin<\/td>Zhong<\/td><\/tr>
Cantonese<\/td>Chung<\/td><\/tr>
Hakka<\/td>Zhong, Zung<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
By Country<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Taiwan<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td>Chung, Tsing, Tsiong, Zung<\/td><\/tr>
Indonesia<\/td>Tjoeng, Tjiong, Ciong, Tjungdiawan, Purnama, Tjungkoro, Tjungandi<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td><\/tr>
United States<\/td>Chang, Chiong, Chong, Choong, Chun, Chung, Chuong, Jon, Jone, Jones, Jong, Zhong, Ai, Jung, Heen<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td><\/tr>
Hawaii<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td>Chung-hoon, Heen, Tai, Ai, Jung<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td><\/tr>
Trinidad and Tobago<\/td>Choon<\/td><\/tr>
Malaysia<\/td>Chung, Ch’ng, Cheng, Chong, Cheong<\/gwmw><\/td><\/tr>
Macau<\/td>Chong<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td><\/tr>
Suriname<\/td>Joeng, Chung<\/td><\/tr>
Jamaica<\/td>Jung, Chung, Cheung<\/td><\/tr>
Vietnam<\/td>Chung<\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/gwmw><\/td><\/tr>
Singapore<\/td>Cheng <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Who are famous Zhongs in modern history and culture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From legendary scientists, to pop stars, film directors and professional coaches: the accomplishments of Zhongs are numerous and impressive. Some of the most prominent Zhongs in modern history include:<\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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