Jon Meade Huntsman

Family Name: The surname Hong has multiple origins. One widely accepted theory is that it derives from the Gonggong clan, a mythical water god in ancient China who was revered for his successful water management. His descendants adopted the surname Gong, which later evolved to Hong by adding the water radical '氵' to avoid persecution. Another theory posits that Hong originates from the Ji clan, descendants of the Zhou royal family. Additionally, there are claims that the surname Hong originated from ethnic minorities adopting the surname.