Surname Overview
A Rare Surname
The surname 鐸 is pronounced duó and is rare.
Duo Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 1Duo / Duo
Origins
Ji Lineage and Zhiduoling Origins
One branch originated from the Ji lineage through Cao Shu Zhenduo and adopted an ancestor's name as its surname; another came from the Western Zhou military office of zhiduoling and adopted an official title as its surname.
Mi Lineage and Drummer Origins
One branch originated from the Mi lineage and adopted the name of Chu grand tutor Duojiao as its surname; another came from Zhou court performers known as guren and adopted the occupational title as its surname.
Settlement, State, and Ancestral-Name Origins
Three other branches respectively came from the Jin settlement of Shouduo, the Chidi Jiashi subordinate state of Duochen, and the Jin official Duo Ekou, adopting a settlement name, state name, and ancestor's name as surnames.
Migration and Distribution
Distribution in Northern and Southern China
The Duo surname is found in both northern and southern China.
Notable People
Cao Shu Zhenduo
Cao Shu Zhenduo, also known as Ji Zhenduo, was the founding ruler of Cao, the sixth son of King Wen of Zhou, and the younger brother of King Wu of Zhou. He died in 1053 BCE.
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