Dong Surname

Surname Overview

Overview

Dong is a Chinese surname. It ranks 360th in the Song edition of the Hundred Family Surnames, has a current population of about 140,000, and is mainly distributed in Henan, Jiangsu, Shandong, and overseas areas.

Reference: 东姓_百度百科

Origins

The Dong Buzi Line

One branch of the Dong surname is traced to the descendants of Dong Buzi, one of Emperor Shun's seven friends. Dong Buzi is regarded as the founding ancestor of the surname; this branch is recorded as descending from Baoxi and as having a history of more than 4,000 years.

Reference: 东姓的由来，中国姓氏大全-族谱网

Simplification from Compound Surnames

Another branch of the Dong surname came from the compound surnames Dongmen, Dongye, and Dongfang, which were later shortened to Dong.

Reference: 东姓的由来，中国姓氏大全-族谱网

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

The Dong surname has the commanderies of Taiyuan and Pingyuan. Its hall names include Youshun Hall, Yulin Hall, Pingyuan Hall, Chaoyang Hall, and Jieyi Hall.

Reference: 东姓_百度百科

Migration and Distribution

The Dong surname initially settled around Taiyuan Xu, moved to Hebei and Shandong during the Ming dynasty, and spread to Northeast China during the Qing-era Chuang Guandong migration. Today, concentrated communities exist in Shenqiu, Henan; Haimen, Jiangsu; and Bazhou, Hebei.

Reference: 东姓_百度百科

Notable People

Historical Figure: Dong Lianghui

Dong Lianghui was from Gongchang in the Yuan dynasty. When serving as commander of Shangzhou, he faced the Red Turban uprising and defended Shangzhou until his death in battle.

Reference: 东姓_百度百科