Dou Surname

Surname Overview

Dou is a relatively rare surname today, pronounced dòu, and is widely distributed among groups including the Han, Yi, and Tujia peoples.

Reference: 豆姓_豆姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Origins

Ji-Surname Origin

One branch of the Dou surname derives from the Ji surname and traces to Taidou, the teacher of Zaofu, the horse master of King Mu of Zhou in the early Western Zhou; Taidou shi was later shortened to Dou.

Reference: 豆姓_豆姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Mi-Surname Origin

Another branch derives from the Mi surname. In the Chu region, the character 豊 was an ancient form of 豆, and after Chu was destroyed, some clansmen simplified it to Dou.

Reference: 豆姓_豆姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Multiple Lineages

The Dou surname is also associated with descendants of Dou Gui in the ancient Dali Kingdom, the Northern Wei official title Bu Xiaodou, and sinicized branches among the Gaoche, Xianbei, and Manchu.

Reference: 豆姓_豆姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Historical Records

Records and Figures

Dou is recorded in works including the Lu Shi, Wei Shu: Guanshizhi, Zheng Tongzhi, and the Shizulüe of the Xu Tongzhi. Dou Ruyi fought the Xiongnu under Wei Qing as a commandant, while Dou Qiuzhou served as Minister of Personnel of Northern Wei.

Reference: 豆姓_豆姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

The Dou surname is associated with Dai Commandery. Its hall names include Fufeng Hall, Henan Hall, Qinghe Hall, and Guanzhou Hall, all established from commandery associations.

Reference: 豆姓_豆姓的来源和历史_百家姓