The surname Wen originated from a surname in ancient China, which originally originated from tribal society. The surname Wen can be traced back to 1500 BC during the Shang Dynasty. It is said to have been chosen by the King of Shang, making it one of the long-standing surnames. According to legend, the surname Wen is one of the representative surnames in Jiangnan and Zhejiang, two major cultural centers in China. Many famous historical and cultural figures, such as Wen Tianxiang and Wen Wen, are representatives of the Wen surname. These literati have left an indelible cultural imprint on Chinese history.
The population with Wen surnames in Jiangsu and Zhejiang is very widely distributed. These surnames are mainly distributed in Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Shanghai and other places. Among them, Zhejiang Province is one of the most important areas where Wen surnames are distributed, and its Wen surname population accounts for 5% of the total population in the country. The Wen surname population in Jiangsu Province is 0.9 of the country's total. In addition, Shanghai, southern Zhejiang, southern Jiangsu and the coastal areas of Fujian also have a large number of people with Wen surnames.
The Wen family in Jiangsu and Zhejiang has made great contributions to Chinese culture and social development in history. According to historical records, Wen Tianxiang was a famous anti-Yuan martyr in China's Southern Song Dynasty. He sacrificed himself in the process of fighting for national independence and social progress. In addition, families with Wen surnames such as the Southern Song Dynasty writer Xie Daoyun and the Tang Dynasty calligrapher Yan Zhenqing also left a glorious mark on the development of Chinese culture and art. Therefore, the Wen surnames in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are not only surnames, but also representatives of Chinese culture and social progress.