83 samples collected from soils of six groups derived from nine parent material types were determined for 12 trace elements along with pH, organic matter, and clay content. The distribution pattern of the soil element was investigated. The results show significant difference in element contents among samples from different parent material types while there is no distinct differences among samples from various soil groups. In addition to the level of the trace elements, the paragentic relationship of various elements demonstrates successive to their parent material as well. Because the trace elements primarily occur dispersedly in silicon minerals, the distribution patterns of the trace element correlate well with their ionic radius. In general, the distribution patterns of the elements from the fourth period of the periodical table fall into a similar pattern different from those of lead, zinc and cadmium.