Christoph Harbsmeier

Family Name: The surname 何 (Hé) originates from the Ji clan, descendants of King Wu of Zhou. According to historical records, after the fall of the Han state of Han, some descendants migrated to the Yangtze-Huai region, where the local dialect blurred the distinction between 'Han' and 'He,' gradually leading to the emergence of the surname 何. Another branch of the He clan is said to have evolved from the Han surname. Notable historical figures include He Jin and He Yan from the Eastern Han Dynasty, and He Changqi from the Tang Dynasty.