Fu surname is one of the Chinese surnames, ranked 114th in the "Hundred Surnames."

Notable historical figures with the Fu surname

Fu surname is now a relatively rare surname. It is now distributed in places such as Shangyi in Hebei, Changle and Dongping in Shandong, Qingyuan in Liaoning, Taiyuan in Shanxi, Hancheng and Fufeng in Shaanxi, Yongdeng and Huixian in Gansu, Puan in Guizhou, Hekou in Yunnan, Tangguanjing village in Machajie town of Luliang county in Yunnan, Tongjiang in Sichuan, etc. The Fu surname exists among the Han and Lisu ethnic groups. It is recorded in the "Zheng Tongzhi · Shizu Lüe." There was Fu Sheng in the Western Han dynasty; Fu Qian in the Southern Liang dynasty of the Southern Dynasties; Fu Tao, a general of the Jin dynasty; and Fu Shi, a medical expert in the Tang dynasty.

Fu Fei: The daughter of Fu Xi in ancient times, who drowned in the Luo River and was said to be the goddess of the Luo River.

Fu Sheng: Also known as Fu Zi Jian. A person from Jinan during the Han dynasty. Born in the 55th year of King Xiang of Zhou (260 BC), died in the third year of Emperor Wen of Han (161 BC), living to the age of 99. He was a descendant of Fu Xi, and his ancestors moved from Chen State in Huaiyang to Lu State (now southern Shandong). He was originally a doctoral scholar of the Qin dynasty, and was known as Fu Sheng. When Emperor Wen sought someone who could study the "Shangshu," Fu Sheng was over ninety years old and too old to travel, so Emperor Wen sent the historian Chao Cuo to learn from him, obtaining 29 chapters which are now the widely circulated version of the "Shangshu." He also wrote "The Great Transmission of the Shangshu," becoming the founder of the literary school. Later generations greatly revered and worshipped him—bestowing upon him the title of Chengshi Bo, honoring him as a sage, and placing him in the Confucius temple to be worshipped by the people. His descendants were hereditary five classics doctors. There was once a Fu Sheng temple in the west of Sujia Village in Hedian, and a Fu Sheng academy in Zouping, with a Fu Sheng township established. Fu Sheng's tomb is located in Kousi village, Weiqiao town, Zouping county, a Han dynasty tomb, originally having a golden plaque inscribed with "Shangshu Zai Zao" at the stone gate. After several destructions, the current mound has a diameter of 45 meters and a remaining height of 2 meters, with two stone tablets inscribed with "Hu Jun Fu Sheng Tomb" and "Fu Sheng Tomb Oration." Literary figures through the ages have composed poems praising him, such as Wu Cheng of the Song dynasty, Zhang Yuandeng of the Ming dynasty, Pu Songling and Wang Shizhen of the Qing dynasty. The Tang dynasty painter Wang Wei painted "Fu Sheng Teaching the Classics," now housed in the Osaka Art Museum in Japan. The Ming dynasty painter Cui Zizhong painted "Fu Sheng Teaching the Classics," currently in the Shanghai Museum.

Fu Yun: Son of Luyue of the Tang dynasty. During the late Sui dynasty, there was a national turmoil, and the people killed his older brother and placed him on the throne. When Emperor Yang ascended the throne, he ordered the Tiele tribe to defeat him. Fu Yun retreated to the western part of the Pingqing region and was defeated again, fleeing to the Dangxiang people. At the end of the Daxing era, he regained his former territory. When Emperor Gao came to power, they established peace with him. In the Zhen Guan period, he detained a Tang envoy as an excuse, and Emperor Taizong ordered Li Jing to attack and defeat him. His son Shun surrendered the country, and Fu Yun committed suicide.

Fu Gong: Also known as Fu Shuqi. A person from Dongwu, Langya (now Zhucheng, Shandong). He served as the prime minister of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han dynasty. During the Jianwu period of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han dynasty, he held positions such as the magistrate of Juxian and the governor of Changshan. He was known for his fair and honest governance and for establishing schools. In the second year of the Yongping era (59 AD), he was promoted to the position of Minister of the Imperial Stable. In the fourth year of the Yongping era, he became the prime minister and was appointed as the Grand Commandant. In the thirteenth year of the Yongping era, he resigned due to illness. Fu Wujì passed away in the first year of the Yuanhe era of Emperor Zhang of the Eastern Han dynasty (84 AD) at the age of 90. Fu Wujì was well-versed and knowledgeable, inheriting his family's academic traditions and studying Confucianism. In the first year of the Yonghe era (136 AD), he worked with Yilang Huang Jing to standardize the "Five Classics of the Central Book" and "The Hundred Masters." During the Yuanjia period (151–152 AD), Wujì was commissioned with Huang Jing to co-author the "Han Ji." At that time, Wujì took advantage of the opportunity to collect extensive historical materials and compiled them into a book called "Fu Hou Zhu."

Fu Zhan: Also known as Fu Huigong. A person from Dongwu, Langya (now Zhucheng, Shandong). He served as the prime minister of Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han dynasty. In the sixth year of the Jianwu era (30 AD), he was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Buqi, and the title was inherited. A descendant of Fu Sheng from Jinan, his father was a famous scholar of the time. He studied under his father and taught hundreds of students. Initially serving in the court of Emperor Cheng of the Western Han dynasty, he later served as the Chief Official of the Later Army under Wang Mang. When the Han dynasty was restored by Liu Xuan, he was appointed as the Governor of Pingyuan. In the first year of the Jianwu era of Emperor Guangwu (25 AD), he was summoned as the Secretary and was responsible for determining the old system. At that time, the Grand Commander Deng Yu was on a campaign against the western regions, and Emperor Guangwu appointed him as the Prime Minister, appointing him as the Director of the Grand Commander, often remaining to govern and overseeing all departments. In the third year of the Jianwu era, he was appointed as the Prime Minister and was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Yangdu. As Prime Minister, he maintained integrity and had a distinguished demeanor. In the fifth year of the Jianwu era, he was removed from his position because he failed to report the faults of ministers. Later, he was re-enfeoffed as the Marquis of Buqi and returned to his hometown. In the thirteenth year of the Jianwu era, he was reappointed but died before taking office due to illness. Fu Zhan's great-grandfather was Nian Ru, and his father was Li, known as Junyou. He studied poetry under Kuang Heng, thus forming the Kuang-Fu school of the "Zhou Shi." Fu Zhan's son was Fu Long, also known as Fu Baiwen or Fu Baiming. Another son, Fu Xi, inherited the title. Fu Xi's son was Fu Guang, Fu Guang's son was Fu Chen, Fu Chen's daughter Fu Sun became a concubine of Emperor Shun of the Han dynasty. Fu Chen's son was Fu Wujì, Fu Wujì's son was Fu Zhi, Fu Zhi's son was Fu Wan, who married the daughter of Emperor Huan of the Han dynasty, the Princess of Shangyangchang, and had five sons and one daughter. Fu Wan's eldest son was Fu De, the second son was Fu Ya, the third daughter was Fu Shou, who became the Empress of Emperor Xian of the Han dynasty, Liu Xie, the fourth son was Fu Jun, the fifth son was Fu Zun, and the sixth son was Fu Lang. In the nineteenth year of the Jian'an era (214 AD), Cao Cao executed Empress Fu Shou and two princes, killing more than 100 members of the Fu family. This renowned clan of four hundred years declined thereafter!

Fu Tao: Also known as Fu Xuandu. An official and scholar of the Eastern Jin dynasty. A native of Anqiu, Pingshang (now southwest Anqiu). He was young with remarkable talent and learning, and was well-known throughout the region. He served as a military officer, was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Wenyi County, and served as the magistrate of Yongshi County. Later, he served as a military officer and concurrently served as the magistrate of Huarong County, holding the position of historian, and served as the chief official of the local state. Later, he was promoted to the position of General of the Mobile Troops, still serving as the historian, and died in office.

Fu Heng: A bureaucrat of the Southern Qi and Liang dynasties. Son Fu Xuantiao. A native of Anqiu, Pingshang. He inherited his father's studies from a young age and was skilled in discussing metaphysical principles. He was well-known in society. He served as a doctoral scholar of the Southern Qi dynasty, the assistant governor of the Eastern Yang Prefecture, and the secretary of the military commander. He held the position of the Assistant Chancellor, the governor of Yongyang, and the governor of Xin'an. While serving in the province, he was clean and diligent, and the local people built a temple to honor him.

Fu Long: Originally named Weijing, later changed his name to Long, and was known as Yuncheng. A native of Buning County, Jiangsu. He entered the Anhui Military Academy as a child and joined the Chinese Revolutionary Alliance. In the winter of the 34th year of Emperor Guangxu (1908), due to supporting Xiong Chengji's uprising, he changed his name to avoid suspicion and joined the 9th Army's 33rd Battalion as a senior soldier. During the Xinhai Revolution, he planned a response and participated in the YuhuaTai battle, which failed, leading him to retreat to Zhenjiang. When the revolutionary forces attacked Nanjing, he served as the battalion commander. Soon after, he led his troops to capture Pengcheng. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), he was transferred to the Ninth Army and stationed in Peixian, serving as the commander of the Western Xuzhou bandit suppression and commanding the horse and cannon battalions. In the spring of the second year of the Republic of China, after the Second Revolution, he went to Nanjing as the commander of the Sixth Army and failed, retreating to Shanghai. In the fifth year of the Republic of China, when Yuan Shikai declared himself emperor, he was ordered to take control of the Yangtze River, sent to Jiangyin to persuade the army to declare independence, and then went to Tongzhou to promote independence. His plans were exposed and he was arrested, eventually executed in Tongzhou at the age of 32. In the 13th year of the Republic of China (1924), Sun Yat-sen posthumously awarded him the rank of Major General of the Army.

Fu Manrong: A high-ranking official of the Song and Qi dynasties of the Southern Dynasties. A renowned Confucian scholar. Also known as Fu Gongyi. A native of Anqiu, Pingshang. He initially made a living by teaching. He served as an official in the Song dynasty, holding the position of Assistant Commander and the Governor of Nanhai (now Guangzhou). He served as an official in the Song dynasty, holding the position of Governor of Wuchang. He was a Middle Doctor and the Governor of Linhai. He especially loved the "Laozi" and "Zhouyi." He wrote "Sangfu Yi," "Zhouyi Jiejie," "Mao Shi Jiejie," "Sangfu Jiejie," "Laozi Yi," "Zhuangzi Yi," and "Lunyu Yi." His father Fu Yin was the commander-in-chief of the Western Jin dynasty, and the chief clerk of the Song dynasty. Fu Manrong's son was Fu Heng. Fu Heng's elder son was Fu Ting, and the younger son was Fu Chui. Fu Ting's son was Fu Zhi Ming.

Fu Buqi: A vassal lord of the state of Lu in the Spring and Autumn period, also known as Fu Zi*. He was a student of Confucius. He once served as the magistrate of Shandu. At that time, he played the zither without leaving the hall, yet managed Shandu very well. Confucius called him a gentleman, and later he was posthumously honored as the Lord of Shandu.

Stars with the Fu surname

Fu Mingxia, Fu Shui xiu, Fu Jian Chao, etc.