Rǔ Surname

Surname Overview

Overview

The surname 汝 is pronounced Rǔ. It is rare, with an estimated population of about 60,000 and a latest ranking of 489th.

Reference: 汝氏百科-汝氏族谱-汝氏起源-汝氏家谱-族谱网

Origins

Zhou Enfeoffment Origin

One branch traces to the Ji lineage: the youngest son of King Ping of Zhou was enfeoffed in the Ru River region and called the Marquis of Ru; descendants adopted his fief name or title as the surname 汝.

Reference: 汝氏百科-汝氏族谱-汝氏起源-汝氏家谱-族谱网

Shang Ancestral Origin

Another branch is classified under the Si lineage and descends from the Shang figures Ru Jiu and Ru Fang, adopting an ancestor's name as the surname. Many members of the clan honor Ru Jiu as the founding ancestor of the surname.

Reference: 汝氏百科-汝氏族谱-汝氏起源-汝氏家谱-族谱网

Ru Settlement Origin

A further branch originated in Ru settlement within the Eastern Zhou royal domain, where ancient residents adopted the settlement's name as the surname 汝. Its former site lay around present-day Linru in Henan.

Reference: 汝氏百科-汝氏族谱-汝氏起源-汝氏家谱-族谱网

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

The surname's commandery associations include Tianshui and Bohai; its hall names include Tianshui Hall and Bohai Hall, both derived from those commandery names. Jiangling and Yingchuan are also listed as commandery associations.

Reference: 汝姓_汝姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Notable People

Historical Figures

Ru Yu served as chancellor of Lu under Emperor He of the Later Han and was known for governing through virtue and benevolence. Ru Ne, a Ming official and calligrapher from Wujiang, served as Secretariat Drafter, prefect of Tingzhou, and governor of Annan.

Reference: 汝氏百科-汝氏族谱-汝氏起源-汝氏家谱-族谱网