There are many surnames commonly used in novels. The following are some of the common surnames: Cao Cao: Cao Cao was a famous politician and military strategist in Chinese history. His surname was Cao. 2. Jia Baoyu: Jia Baoyu is the protagonist of Dream of the Red Chamber. His surname is Jia. 3. Sun Wukong: Sun Wukong is the protagonist in Journey to the West. His surname is Sun. Qin Shihuang: Qin Shihuang was the first emperor in Chinese history to unify the whole country. His surname was Qin. Wu Zetian: Wu Zetian was a famous female emperor in Chinese history. Her surname was Wu. 6 Liu Bei: Liu Bei is the protagonist in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. His surname is Liu. 7. Lin Daiyu: Lin Daiyu is the protagonist of the Dream of the Red Chamber. Her surname is Lin. 8 Ximen Qing: Ximen Qing is the protagonist in Water Margins. His surname is Ximen. 9. Lin Chong: Lin Chong is the protagonist in Water Margins. His surname is Lin. 10 Lu Bu: Lu Bu was a famous general in Chinese history. His surname was Lu. These surnames were only a part of them. In fact, there were many other surnames that were often used in the novel.