fáng 房

### Origins of the "Fang" Surname 1. It emerged around 4300 - 4700 years ago. Originating from the Qi surname and the Taotang clan, the Fang surname descends from Emperor Yao's descendants and is derived from the name of a state. Yao's son, Danzhu, was initially enfeoffed in the Danshui area. Instead of passing the throne to Danzhu, Yao abdicated it to Shun, who had made great contributions. This marked the beginning of the abdication system and the era of "a public - owned world." After Shun ascended the throne, he re - enfeoffed Danzhu in Fang (present - day Suiping County, Henan Province) as the Marquis of Fangyi. Danzhu's son, Ling, adopted the name of the fief as his surname after inheriting the title. He was historically known as Fang Ling, and his descendants later became the Fang clan. 2. It originated from a place name. It comes from Fangzhu, a town in the Chu State during the Spring and Autumn period, and belongs to the type of surname derived from a place name. 3. It originated from an occupation. It comes from the craftsmen called "fang" during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods and belongs to the type of surname derived from an occupational title. 4. It comes from the surname change of ethnic minorities. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Wuyin clan of the Xianbei ethnic group in the Northern Wei Dynasty changed their surname to Fang after moving into the Central Plains.