Surname Overview
Population Overview
The Long surname ranks 85th among China’s surnames by population, accounting for about 0.24% of China’s population, with approximately three million people.
Long Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 2,630,494Long / Lung
Origins
Main Origins
The Long surname has three major origins: descendants of Long Xing, a minister of the Yellow Emperor; descendants of Long, an official under Shun; and descendants of the Gui-surname Huanlong clan. The Long Xing branch is associated with Henan, while the official branch is associated with Shanxi.
Historical Records
Historical Attestations
A historical figure named Longzi is recorded in the Spring and Autumn period; Mencius quoted his principle that land administration is best through mutual assistance and worst through tribute.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Recorded Hall Names
Hall names recorded in Long genealogies include Dunhou Hall, Wuling Hall, Dunben Hall, Houshen Hall, and Zhangsimou Hall.
Migration and Distribution
Migration And Distribution
The genealogy catalogue includes Long genealogies from Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Guangdong, Anhui, Hubei, Chongqing, Shandong, Henan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and other areas. Some genealogies record branches migrating from Huguang, Jiangxi, Yingshan, and Xiangxiang to Shouzhou, Xiangtan, Ningxiang, and Anhua.
Notable People
Historical Figures
Notable people bearing the Long surname are recorded from the Spring and Autumn period, the end of the Qin dynasty, the Eastern Han, Yuan, Ming, and Qing periods, including Longzi, Long Ju, Long Shu, Long Renfu, Long Xubao, and Long Xie.
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