Chuò Surname

Origins

Descendants of Shusun Chuo

One branch descended from Shusun Chuo, a high official of the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period.

Reference: 婼_婼姓氏起源来源_婼姓氏名人查询_姓氏大全:婼

Descendants of Marquis Ai of Han's Younger Son

One branch descended from Chuo, a younger son of Marquis Ai of Han during the Warring States period; his descendants adopted their grandfather's personal name as their surname.

Reference: 婼_婼姓氏起源来源_婼姓氏名人查询_姓氏大全:婼

Ji Clan Ancestry

Both Han and Lu belonged to the Ji clan lineage, so both branches of the Chuo surname trace their ancestry to the Ji clan.

Reference: 婼_婼姓氏起源来源_婼姓氏名人查询_姓氏大全:婼

Historical Records

Record in Xingshi Kaolue

Xingshi Kaolue, citing Lushi, records: “Marquis Ai of Han had a younger son named Chuo, whose descendants made it their surname.”

Reference: 婼_婼姓氏起源来源_婼姓氏名人查询_姓氏大全:婼

Research Notes

Pronunciation and Lineage Distinction

The surname 婼 has the pronunciations Chuò and Ruò, with distinct origins; the branches descended from the Ji clan are pronounced Chuò.

Reference: 婼_婼姓氏起源来源_婼姓氏名人查询_姓氏大全:婼