Surname Overview
A Compound Surname of Dai Bei
Erzhu is a historical compound surname of Dai Bei, pronounced ěr zhū.
尔朱 Surname
Surname profileOrigins
Named After a Place
The Erzhu surname arose among the Qihu people living at Erzhu River and was taken from the place name.
Historical Records
Documentary Record
The Zheng Tongzhi: Shizulüe records the Erzhu surname, stating that its ancestors were leaders of the Qihu tribal community and lived at Erzhu River.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery Prestige and Hall Name
The Erzhu surname is associated with Shuozhou as its commandery prestige, with Shuozhou Hall also called Mayi Hall.
Migration and Distribution
Surname Changes and Distribution
On the eve of the fall of Northern Wei, some Erzhu descendants changed their surname to Zhu, Er, and other surnames. Further changes to Zhu are recorded in the Song and Ming periods, including the Zhu surname in Zhu Jiahe, Heyang, Shaanxi.
Notable People
Historical Figures
Erzhu Rong was a Northern Wei native of Northern Xiurong and a great-grandson of Yujian; he served as military governor of six provinces and later became Grand General Tianzhu. In the Tang period, Erzhu Kui served as Investigating Censor and Assistant Commander of the Eastern Capital, and was granted the title Zhuguo.
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