The origin of Wu surname

It was named after the fourth son of Luzhong in the Spring and Autumn Period. According to the research of surnames, the surname Wu originated from fiefs. During the Spring and Autumn Period, the fourth son of Lu Zhong was granted the title of Wu (now Yanshi County, Henan Province), and his grandson took the title of Wu.

According to "Examination of Surnames", the Wu family was mainly bred in Nanchang, Fuzhou and Chongren. Nanchang, now the capital of Jiangxi, that is, Nanchang, Fuzhou and Chongren, are also within the territory of Jiangxi Province. It can be seen that Wu originated in Shanxi in the Spring and Autumn Period, and by the Han Dynasty, it had spread to all parts of Jiangnan, Jiangxi, and flourished here.

There are few celebrities named Wu in history. Wu Tong, Wu Daxin and Wu Shuanfang were only listed in the Business Travel Record made during Guangxu period of the former Qing Dynasty. Wu Tong is a famous calligrapher in modern times. It is said that among his wonderful calligraphy, cursive script is the most wonderful, and it is known as the "crow in the cold forest", which is unparalleled.