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The 62nd most common last name in China. Descendents of ancient king Yan Di, also known as Shen Nong. During Huang Dis reign, a descendent called Yu Lei was awarded the land of Fang (north west of Nanyu) for his contributions in defeating a foreign tribe. He was thus known as Fang Lei, and his descendents were given the last name Fang. Ji Yuan is considered as another forefather of the Fangs. Ji was a general of Zhou Xuan Wang, and was known for his contributions in conquering the north and the south. Since his nickname was Fang Shu, the king awarded him the last name of Fang. (Fang means square).
Hometown: 30 miles north east of Leyang in Henan Province.
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