Surname Overview
Overview
The Fu surname has a history of more than 2,600 years, and Fu Chen is honored as its founding ancestor.
Fu Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 79,489Fu / Fu
Origins
Main Origins
The main origins of the Fu surname comprise Ji, Jiang, and Manchu branches: the Ji branch derives from Fu Chen's fief, the Jiang branch from the descendants of Fufu Zhongsheng, and the Manchu branch is associated with descendants of the Fuca clan.
Historical Records
Textual Attestations
The Tongzhi: Shizu Lue records Fu surnames among the descendants of Fu Chen, while the Yuanhe Xingzuan records a single-character Fu surname among the descendants of the Lu official Fufu Zhongsheng.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commanderies and Hall Name
The Fu surname is associated with the Qi, Jiyin, and Chenliu commanderies, and its principal hall name is Zhizhi Hall.
Migration and Distribution
The Fu surname originated in what is now central and western Shandong, with early settlement mainly in Shandong and Henan; after the Song dynasty, it gradually spread to Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Liaoning, and other areas.
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