Key events in the history of the Ha (哈) surname
11 dated events in the history of the Ha (哈) surname, as recorded in Chinese sources.
1368 CE
Zhu Yuanzhang (Emperor Taizu of Ming) founded the Ming dynasty and issued the 'Edict to the Central Plains' (Yuzhongyuan Xi), advocating restoration of Han Chinese culture; he subsequently decreed bans on non-Han clothing, language, and surnames.
The 6th year of Hongwu, intercalary 11th month
Emperor Taizu promulgated the 'Great Ming Code' (Da Ming Lu), prohibiting marriage among Mongols and Semu people within their own groups and reiterating strict control over non-Han personal names.
Early Hongwu reign
Haladai submitted to the Ming dynasty and served as a qianhu (a military rank); he died in battle. His great-grandson Mao Zhong was granted the surname Mao in the 10th year of Zhengtong (1445) for meritorious service defending the frontier.
The 10th year of Zhengtong (1445 CE)
Mao Zhong was granted the surname Mao for meritorious service defending the frontier.
The 13th year of Zhengtong (1448 CE)
Mao Zhong was granted the personal name 'Zhong'.
The 5th year of Dade (1301 CE)
Halada lost his army while campaigning against the Babai Xifu Kingdom and was dismissed from office; he died in Ruzhou. His son Halabuhua inherited his post, and their descendants changed their surname to Liu during the Ming dynasty.
The 3rd year of Zhiyuan (1266 CE)
Dashi Man person Bodo-riding served as Vice Inspector of Discipline for Lingnan and Guangxi Circuit; his descendants adopted 'Bo' as their surname and later changed it to Bai.
Tianshun reign
Ha Ming rendered meritorious service in Emperor Yingzong’s restoration to the throne; his son A-Taola inherited his post and was granted the surname Bai and personal name Yu.
The 4th year of Hongwu
The foreigner Ha La① submitted to the Ming dynasty and was later permitted to change his name to Sun Sheng.
The 2nd year of Yongle
Ha La① was promoted to deputy qianhu; in the 7th year he was transferred to Lulong.
The 8th year of Yongle
The foreigner Ha La⑤ was promoted to qianhu and changed his name to Zhang You.