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The origin of the surname Bu is very complicated and has a long history. Today, it is difficult for even the surname Bu to tell its origin. There are many celebrities named Bu in every dynasty and generation. Nowadays, the surname Bu is widely distributed in China, especially in Jiangsu, Shandong, Anhui, Guangxi, Guangdong and Inner Mongolia. The surname of Bu in the above five provinces accounts for about 67% of the Han population in China.

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Bu Yan, Bu Tufu, Bu Chuqiu, Bo Shi. Bu's surname is mainly official surname and professional surname, belonging to the category of technical surname, all of which come from ancient divination specialty. In ancient times, most people wanted to predict good or bad things, such as hunting, fighting, storms, adulthood, sacrifices, weddings, funerals, diseases, etc., so fortune tellers came into being, and official positions in charge of this matter came into being.

Divination was a very important figure in ancient times, generally held by clan and tribal leaders, or their relatives, or wise men and elders. According to historical records, Xia Qi, the founding monarch of Xia Dynasty, and the younger brother of Wang Xia Taikang once held this post, and Teng Shuxiu, the son of Zhou Wenwang, also held this post. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Bu Yan, Lu Buqiu, Chu Qiu and Qin Youbu all held this post, and later those who took the official position as their surname were named Bu.

Surname fame

Shang Bo: Born in the late Spring and Autumn Period (now wen county, Henan Province), he was a scholar of Jin State. Xia Zi is Confucius' favorite disciple and one of 72 famous disciples, who is famous for his literature.

Divination: During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man from the State of Jin. He was a doctor and was in charge of divination. Before all major events are held, he must predict whether it is auspicious or not.

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