Feng Surname

Surname Overview

Overview

Feng (fēng) is a currently common surname with a broad distribution. It is found among the Han, Dai, Zhuang, and Lisu peoples.

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Origins

Fengfu Enfeoffment

One branch of the Feng surname derives from the Jiang lineage. Descendants of Ju, a descendant of Yandi, were enfeoffed at Fengfu and adopted the place name as their surname. Fengfu is regarded as the founding ancestor of the surname.

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Multiple Origins

Other recorded origins include the Mi lineage, the sinicization of the Xianbei Shiben clan, and descendants of Western Zhou officials called Fengren or Song-period officials called Fengmishi adopting an official title as their surname.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies And Hall Names

The Feng surname has the commanderies of Bohai and Luoyang, and the hall names Bohai Hall, Luoyang Hall, and Pinglu Hall; Shisi Hall and Sizhen Hall are also listed.

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Migration and Distribution

Migration And Distribution

In the Song period, the Feng surname was concentrated mainly in Sichuan and Zhejiang. In the Ming period, Shandong was its largest province, accounting for about 35% of the total, followed by Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Henan, and Sichuan.

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Notable People

Historical Figures

Feng Changqing was a Tang military general from Yishi in Puzhou. In the twelfth year of Tianbao, he led an attack on Balur; during the An Lushan Rebellion he served as military governor of Fanyang and Pinglu, and was later executed after an unsuccessful campaign.

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