The Qing Dynasty was founded as the "Later Jin Dynasty" in 1616 by Nurhaci, a Manchu of the Aisin-Gioro Clan, his son Hung Taiji changed its name to "Qing" in 1636.
The Qing Dynasty was founded as the "Later Jin Dynasty" in 1616 by Nurhaci-Gioro Clan, his son Hung Taiji changed its name to "Qing" in 1636. Nurhaci was a Manchu of the Aisin.