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百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing

Surname Origin

The surname "Lei" has the following origin: 1. It is derived from the name of a state. According to "Yuanhe Xingzuan" and "Gujin Xingshi Shubianzheng", there was an ancient vassal state called Fang Lei clan. Later, it split into the Fang and Lei surnames. Also, according to mythological legends, a daughter of the Fang Lei clan was one of Emperor Huangdi's concubines.

Famous Story

Lei Wanchun, a person from the Tang Dynasty. During the An Lushan Rebellion, An Lushan sent Linghu Chao to besiege Yongqiu. Wanchun stood on the city wall. Even after being shot six arrows in the face, he remained unmoved. When the city fell, he refused to yield and died.

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