Where did the Bai (白) surname originate from in Northern China?
In Northern China, this surname originated from Henan Province and Shaanxi Province. For instance, on the Wikipedia, you would find that this surname is used by “descendants of Bai Gongsheng, the son of a crown prince of the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn Period.” The place where Bai Gongsheng was granted a … Read more