Fung

Fung is a surname of Chinese origin, most common among Cantonese-speaking communities in Hong Kong, Macau, and southern China, as well as in diaspora communities in Southeast Asia and the West. The spelling Fung reflects Cantonese pronunciation; in Mandarin the same surname is typically rendered Feng. Other Anglicizations, such as Fong or Feng, may appear depending on dialect, immigration history, and personal choice.

Typically, Fung corresponds to the Chinese character 馮, although surname romanization can vary by dialect and region, and other characters may share the same pronunciation in different languages.

Historically, the Fung surname has deep roots in Chinese history and is carried by many families who maintain genealogical records and clan associations in Cantonese-speaking regions.

Population studies indicate that Fung is among the more common Chinese surnames in Hong Kong and among overseas Chinese communities in North America, Europe, and Australasia.

Notable individuals with the surname Fung have made contributions across business, politics, arts, and science, particularly within Hong Kong and the broader Chinese diaspora.

Fung is primarily a surname; it is rarely used as a given name, though occasional instances exist in multicultural contexts.