Zhong surname is ranked 238th in the "Hundred Surnames". In the national surname population ranking of 2007, it was ranked 266th.

Some famous people with the surname Zhong in history

Zhong Xiong

A virtuous person in ancient times who was listed among the "Eight Yuan". The "Eight Yuan" refers to the most talented and virtuous people at that time, who were good at managing affairs. They were mentioned in the "Zuo Zhuan": Bo Fen, Zhong Kan, Bo Xian, Ji Zhong, Bo Hu, Zhong Xiong, Shu Bao, Li Li, Zhong Xiong, Zhong Su, Yi, Xuan, Hui, He. The people of the world called them "Eight Yuan". Zhong Kan and Zhong Xiong were recommended by Emperor Shun to spread royal teachings throughout the land.

Zhong Hui

He wrote "Zhong Hui's Proclamation", thus becoming a historical figure.

Zhong You

A person from the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period, his courtesy name was Zilu. He was a devoted disciple of Confucius. He was straightforward and brave, and served as an official in Wei.

Zhong Bing

An imperial examinee in the Song dynasty, he held the position of Assistant Director of the Office of the Imperial Guards. He was skilled in poetry and literature, and had a collection of works titled "Fushan Collection".

Zhong Ren

An Song dynasty painter and monk, from Kuaiji. He resided on Huaguang Mountain in Hengzhou, and was known as Master Huaguang. He was good at painting plum blossoms, using ink and wash to create a new style of ink plum blossom paintings. He also painted landscapes and small scenes of mountains and rivers, with a work titled "Huaguang Plum Blossom Manual".

Zhong Changtong

A philosopher of the Eastern Han dynasty, his courtesy name was Gongli, from GaoPing. He was fond of learning and dared to speak out frankly. He held the position of Secretary of the Ministry. He proposed the view that "human affairs are fundamental, while heavenly principles are secondary", denying "fate", and authored a book titled "Changyan" which has been passed down through the ages.

Zhong Danian

An honest official in the Song dynasty, he served as the magistrate of Neijiang during the Chunxi era. He was kind and fair in teaching, and people felt grateful for his virtue.

Zhong Zhaoju

Also known as Zhong Ba, he was from Zhongguanhe village in Ganyu County, Jiangsu Province during the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. A bandit of the Green Forest, he robbed the rich and helped the poor, and supported revolution. His story was recorded in the "Haifeng Biography" (which has been lost).

In addition, there are other famous people with the surname Zhong: during the Tang dynasty, there was the Taichang Doctor Zhong Ziling; during the Song dynasty, there was Zhong Jian, the Grand Secretary of the Tianzhang Pavilion, and Zhong Bing, who was well-versed and had a strong memory; during the Qing dynasty, there was Zhong Yongtan, the Censor-in-chief... and so on.

Famous people with the surname Zhong

Zhong Xinghuo, Zhong Wenxian, etc.