Surname Overview
Guyě is a historically rare compound surname, pronounced Gǔyě.
Gǔyě Surname
Surname profileGǔyě / Ku-yeh
Origins
The Guyě surname is said to descend from the Guye official lineage, taking an official title as the surname.
Historical Records
Documentary Attestations
The Surnames Study includes Guyě and cites Zhang Shu's view as well as the Lüshi Chunqiu record of Guyezi, a brave man of Qi.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery Origin
The commandery associated with the Guyě surname is Qi Commandery.
Notable People
Historical Figure
In the Spring and Autumn period, Qi had Guyezi, who served Duke Jing of Qi and became famous for fighting a tiger by strength.
Research Notes
Variant Forms
The Guyě surname is also written Guye and Guye with the character 固.
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