Meaning: The compound surname 闻人 (Wén Rén) means 'famous person' or 'renowned individual.' It originates from the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) in the state of Lu. The surname traces back to Shao Zhengmao, a highly learned and influential official, whose descendants adopted the honorific title '闻人' as their surname.
Wenren Lin (闻人麟)
A figure from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, styled Yanzhao, from the prominent Wenren clan, with little known about his life except for a surviving elegy.
Wen Ren Si (闻人偲)
A native of Jiaxing during the Southern Song Dynasty, served as the Wei of Ninghai during the Jianyan period of Emperor Gaozong.
Wen Renquan (闻人诠)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and official from Zhejiang, known for his work in repairing the Great Wall and editing Wang Yangming's literary collection.
闻人 is a rare double-character surname meaning 'famous person.' It honors the legacy of Shao Zhengmao, a renowned scholar from the Spring and Autumn Period.