Abstract:

Since the 1980s，studies on Bai genealogical aspects have been fruity including the collection of Bai genealogy，
genealogical directories，genealogical and historical value，and the applied research of ethnic origins，names of Halls，the patronymic linkage naming system，the family ethnics. But there is still a big gap in the genealogical research between home and abroad，mainly the genealogy is stored in different places，historical documents are not well organized; Also outdated research，poor investment on research，single research direction etc. however，it has important documental value to strengthen the research on Bei genealogy. Not only can it add up some historical data，but also provides some new material of history for the study of ethnic history in the Southwest of China. Based on the research results，this paper classifies genealogy，analyzes the inadequacy of existing research，and summarizes research value of Bao genealogy.

Key words: the Bai nationality genealogical sorting, present situation, research value