Surname Overview
Pronunciation and History
The surname Fu is pronounced fú in Mandarin, in the second tone, and has a single pronunciation; its history as a surname spans more than 4,000 years.
Fu Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 44,016Fu / Fu
Origins
Three Origins
The surname has three origins: descendants of Fudeng, a minister of Yu the Great; the Xianbei compound surname Qifu, which was changed to Fu; and Jia, a Han-dynasty shaman who received the surname from Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang.
Historical Records
Historical Figures
Recorded figures with the surname Fu include the Han scholars Fu Qing and Fu Shaoming, the Northern Zhou governor Fu Meng, and the Ming jinshi degree holder Fu Kejian.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies and Hall Name
The Fu surname is associated with Jingzhao and Henan commanderies, and its hall name is Yihan Hall.
Migration and Distribution
Expansion and Distribution
The Fu surname originated in Henan Commandery, with prominent branches later distributed in Jingzhao Commandery; in modern times its population is dispersed, concentrated mainly in the Central Plains and Southwest China.
Genealogy and Generation Names
Clan Traditions
Fu clans emphasize loyalty and assisting the state, use “Yihan” as a hall name, and value genealogies and ancestral-hall culture.
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