“图腾说”一直是解释中国古姓起源的最有影响的观点，本文旨在说明图腾只是古姓起源方式的一种，“感生”的传说并不能证明姓起源于图腾。图腾崇拜的影响有一定时代限制，其所发挥作用的程度也很有限，对于图腾在古起源中的意义应当有个正确地认识，不应盲从盲信，过分夸大它的作用。 Totemism has always been the most influential point of view to explain the origins of ancient Chinese surnames. This paper aims to show that the totem is only one of the ancient ways of ancient origins. The legend of “induced” can not prove that the surname originated in totem. The impact of totem worship has a certain period of limitation, and its degree of effect is very limited. It should have a correct understanding of the significance of totem in ancient origins, and should not blindly follow blind faith and over-exaggerate its role.