Yuwen

Yuwen
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The Yuwen (simplified Chinese: 宇文; traditional Chinese: 宇文; pinyin: Yǔwén) is a Chinese compound surname first originated from the a pre-state clan of Xianbei ethnicity during the era of Sixteen Kingdoms in China, until its destruction by Former Yan's prince Murong Huang in 345. Among the eastern Xianbei clans that ranged from the central part of the present day Liaoning province and eastward, Yuwen clan was the largest, and was awarded the position of the leader of eastern Xianbei (东部大人) by Chinese rulers. A descendant of the Yuwen tribe, Yuwen Tai, established the Northern Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century.

Chieftains of the Yuwen

Family names and given name	Durations of reigns
Chinese convention: use family name and given name
宇文莫槐 Yǔwén Mòhuaí	260-293
宇文普回 Yǔwén Pǔhuí	293-late 3rd century
宇文丘不勤 Yǔwén Qiūbùqín	late 3rd century
宇文莫圭 Yǔwén Mòguī	late 3rd century (299?)- early 4th century (302?)
宇文悉獨官 Yǔwén Xīdúguān	early 4th century
宇文乞得歸 Yǔwén Qǐdeguī	early 4th century-333
宇文逸豆歸 Yǔwén Yìdòuguī	333-345