What is "konoe"

Konoe (written: 近衛) is a Japanese surname. It is sometimes spelled "Konoye" based on historical kana usage. Notable people with the surname include:

• Emperor Konoe, 76th emperor of Japan
• Konoe family, a branch of the Fujiwara family
• Fumimaro Konoe (1891–1945), 34th, 38th and 39th Prime Minister of Japan
• Jushiro Konoe (1914–1977), Jidaigeki actor