Paul Pelliot

Family Name: The surname 裴 (Péi) is one of the oldest Chinese surnames, tracing back to the ancient Ying clan, a branch of the legendary leader Boyi. The surname originated when Boyi's descendant, Sun Feizi, was granted the fiefdom of Pei Township (modern-day Wenxi, Shanxi) by King Wu of Zhou. The descendants adopted the place name as their surname, forming the Péi clan. Throughout history, the Péi surname has been associated with many notable figures, including Pei Du, a chancellor during the Tang Dynasty.