Surname Overview
Overview
The surname 庶 is pronounced Shù. It is a currently uncommon Han Chinese surname.
Shù Surname
Surname profileShù / Shu
Origins
One branch derives from the Ji surname and descends from the ducal clan of Wei in the Spring and Autumn period. Another derives from the Cao surname, from the descendants of Shuqí, a senior official of Zhu who went to Lu, who later adopted 庶 as their surname.
Historical Records
Documentary Attestations
The surname 庶 is recorded in Zheng Qiao's Comprehensive Treatise on Clans. The Examination of Surnames cites the Ancient and Modern Genealogical Book and the Notes to the Jiju Chapter on Surnames for the two lines of origin.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery Prestige
The commandery prestige of the 庶 surname is Donglu.
Migration and Distribution
Current Distribution
The surname 庶 is currently distributed in Songjiang, Shanghai, Linfen, Shanxi, and other areas.
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