Dongbang (or Dongfang) is a city located in China. While it serves as a geographical location, the term "Dongfang" also holds significant cultural and genealogical importance within Chinese history as a compound surname.
The surname Dongfang originated from two distinct lineages. One branch is traditionally said to be descended from the Fuxi clan, which originated in the east. The second branch is attributed to Dongfang Shuo, whose original family name was Zhang. Over time, the surname spread beyond China into other parts of East Asia.