gōng Surname

Surname Overview

Pronunciation and Status

The surname Gong is pronounced gōng and is a relatively rare Han Chinese surname today.

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Origins

Ying-Lineage Origin

Yin, a son of Shaohao, served as Gongzheng and was enfeoffed at Yincheng. Some descendants adopted Gongzheng as their surname, which was later shortened to Gong.

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Gonggong Branch of the Jiang Lineage

Among the descendants of the Jiang-lineage Gonggong clan, some shortened the compound surname Gonggong to Gong (共) or Gong (工).

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Gongyin Branch of the Mi Lineage

In the Spring and Autumn period, Chu had an office called Gongyin that supervised artisans and handicraft production. Descendants of its holders adopted Gongyin as a surname, later often shortening it to Gong or Yin.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commandery and Hall

The Gong surname has Pengcheng as a commandery association and Jingyang Hall as a hall name; Jingyang Hall was named after its commandery association.

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Migration and Distribution

Present Distribution

People surnamed Gong are found in Yushu, Jilin; Lingqiu, Shanxi; Weifang, Shandong; Guanyang, Guangxi; Beijing; Taiwan; and other places.

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