FENG
Feng
Origin and Meaning
Feng is a British surname with its roots in ancient Anglo-Saxon and Norse cultures. The name is derived from the Old English word fenn, meaning "marsh" or "fen," referring to a low-lying wetland or swampy area. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near or worked in marshy regions.
Historical Significance
The surname Feng has been documented in British historical records dating back to the middle ages. It is believed that families bearing this surname were predominantly found in regions with marshlands, such as East Anglia and parts of the Midlands.
Over the centuries, the Feng family name may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, as is common with many surnames of ancient origin. Genealogical research reveals notable individuals with the surname Feng who have made contributions to various fields, including academia, literature, politics, and the arts.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Feng is relatively rare in British society, with variations such as Fenn or Fenning also existing. It is more prevalent in certain regions where the ancestral connections to marshy landscapes are prominent.
References
- P. H. Reany, R. M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames, 1991.
- J. C. Smith, The Oxford Dictionary of English Family Names, 2016.
There are approximately 626 people named Feng in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Feng.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: China
Language of origin: Chinese
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Jian
- Lei
- Liang
- Peter
- Rui
- Shi
- Tao
- Wai
- Wei
- Yan
- Yu
Female
- Bing
- Bo
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Li
- Linda
- Susan
- Ting
- Xue
- Yi