Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Status
The surname Ju is pronounced jū and is a currently fairly common surname.
Ju Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 284,208Ju / Ju
Origins
Main Origins
The Ju surname has three recorded origins: descendants of Jutao, grandson of Houji, adopted his personal name as a surname; descendants of Boyi of Lu had the surname Ju, with another account tracing it to a phonetic alteration from Qu; and members of the Chu royal clan also had the surname Ju.
Historical Records
Early Attestations
Ju Yu is recorded in the Spring and Autumn period as a disciple of Confucius; in the late Warring States period, Ju Wu served as tutor to Crown Prince Dan of Yan.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery and Hall Names
The principal commandery association of the Ju surname is Runan, with the hall name Runan Hall; Qinghe Hall is also recorded.
Migration and Distribution
Historical Distribution and Migration
During the Song dynasty, the Ju surname was mainly distributed in Shandong, Hunan, Gansu, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, and Henan. During the Ming dynasty, it was mainly distributed in Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Ningxia, Hubei, Hebei, and Henan. Shandong was a principal settlement area in both periods.
Notable People
Historical Figures
Recorded historical figures with the Ju surname include Ju Wu, tutor to Crown Prince Dan of Yan; Ju Tan, a Han dynasty chancellor; Ju Yong, a Song dynasty investigating censor; and Ju Lihou of the Qing dynasty.
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