Ning surname is ranked 241st in the "Hundred Surnames". In the national ranking of surnames in 2007, it was outside the top 300.
Some famous people with the surname Ning in history
Ning Yu: A minister of the State of Wei, also known as Wu Zi, who was wise and loyal. When the state of Wei was governed by a virtuous ruler, he had no opportunity to show his abilities. But when the ruler became tyrannical, he did not avoid the dangers, and Confucius highly praised him as "When the country is well-governed, one can be wise; when the country is in chaos, one can be foolish. His wisdom is attainable, but his foolishness is not."
Ning Qi: A person from the State of Wei during the early Spring and Autumn period. He cultivated virtue without using it, and became a merchant. He stayed outside the eastern gate of the State of Qi. One day, when the King of Qi, Duke Huan, went out at night, he heard him singing while feeding cows, and realized from the lyrics that he was virtuous. He ordered Guan Zhong to welcome him as a senior minister, and he indeed showed great talent. Later, he further succeeded Guan Zhong as the prime minister of Qi and became famous for all time.
Ning Yue: A person from Zhongmu during the Warring States period. His family had been farming for generations, but he felt farming was too hard. He asked his friend, "How can I avoid the hardship of farming?" His friend said, "If you can set your heart on studying and study hard for 30 years, you won't have to farm anymore." He replied, "While others rest, I do not rest; while others sleep, I do not sleep. If I study hard for 15 years, I should achieve something." After studying hard for 15 years, he was appointed as a teacher by Zhou Chenggong because of his excellent character and academic achievements. Finally, he achieved his wish.
Ning Cheng: An official in the Western Han dynasty, from Rang County in Nanyang (now Deng County, Henan Province). When he served as the governor of Jinan, he enforced the law strictly. Later, as the governor of the pass, people entering or leaving the pass would lament, "It's better to see a nursing tiger than to face the anger of Ning Cheng." After resigning, he returned home to manage his business and indeed became very rich and prosperous, with a flourishing family.
Ning Yu: A general in the Yuan dynasty, who could draw a strong bow and was very strong. He became an official due to his contributions to the court. Although he was a military general, he had a good education and treated people humbly, which earned him much praise.
Ning Yuantie: The earliest historian in the history of the Zhuang nationality. Born into an official family, his grandfather was the governor of Lianzhou, and his father was a censor. As a child, he studied diligently and had exceptional talents. In the first year of Yongchang under Empress Wu Zetian (689 AD), he passed the imperial examination and participated in the palace examination of virtuous and capable officials. Among over 1,000 candidates, he ranked ninth for his outstanding performance, which surprised the court and the people. During Wu Zetian's reign, he was appointed as a librarian, and later promoted to a censor. In the second year of Jingyun (711 AD), Emperor Ruizong's two daughters entered the Buddhist order, and they wanted to build luxurious temples. Yuantie opposed this, citing the examples of previous dynasties, and Emperor Ruizong accepted his advice and stopped the construction. During his tenure, he actively participated in advising the government, and his insights were highly appreciated by Emperor Ruizong. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong, Yuantie served as a censor and chief editor of the national history. He was upright and wrote the history truthfully. When Emperor Xuanzong reviewed the historical records, he saw that the events of Li Chengcheng and Li Yuji being killed by Li Shimin were recorded directly. He then told him, "If a white horse seeks your help, or gold is used to redeem a crime, what would you do?" Yuantie replied, "Zhou Gong killed Guan Shu and Cai Shu, and Ji You poisoned Shuya. Although the Taizong had no choice but to kill Chengcheng and Yuji, it was their own downfall." Because of this, he offended Emperor Xuanzong and was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown.
Ning Huantai: A person from Liaoyang in the Liao Dong region (now in Liaoning) during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. His courtesy name was Gongfu. He joined the Later Jin (Qing) during the Tianming era, and was part of the Han Army Banner. He worked in the Wen Guan during the Tiancong era and suggested establishing six ministries, which was adopted by Huang Taiji. Later, he was dismissed due to gambling. In the first year of Shunzhi (1644 AD), he was reappointed as a scholar, and soon promoted to the position of Grand Secretary of the Hongwen Academy. He served three times as the chief examiner of the imperial examination, and was the chief editor of the "History of the Ming Dynasty" and "The Biography of the Taizong of the Qing Dynasty." Ten years later, he was appointed as a councilor, and the next year, due to power struggles, he caused the death of Chen Mingxia. Later, he retired due to old age.
Ning Diaoyuan: Also known as Xianxia, his alternative name was Da Yi. From Qilin, Hunan Province. In the 31st year of Guangxu (1905 AD), he joined the Tongmenghui (Alliance Society) in Japan. The following year, he founded the magazine "Dongtingbo" (later renamed "Han Zhi"). When the Pingliu Qilin Uprising broke out, he returned to China to participate and was arrested in Yuezhou (now Yueyang City). Three years later, he was released and started the "Empire Daily" in Beijing. After the Wuchang Uprising, he worked in the two lakes region on revolutionary activities. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912 AD), he served as the editor-in-chief of the "Minsheng Daily" in Shanghai, and later became the general manager of the Sanfo Railway in Guangdong. In the second year of the Republic of China, after Song Jiaoren was assassinated, he secretly organized anti-Yuan activities in Wuhan and was arrested by Li Yuanhong, and was executed in Wuchang. He was only 40 years old. He left behind "Taiyi Yishu" (The Legacy of Taiyi).
Famous male stars with the surname Ning
Ning Hao, Ning Jingwu, Ning Haiqiang, etc.
Famous female stars with the surname Ning
Ning Jing, Ning Danlin, Ning Ying, etc.
