Qú Surname

Surname Overview

Overview

The surname Qu is pronounced Qú. It is now relatively rare and is found in places including Taiyuan and Datong in Shanxi.

Reference: 蘧姓_蘧姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Origins

Three origins are recorded for the surname Qu: descendants of Qu Yuan, a grandee of Wei in the Spring and Autumn period; descendants of Qu Chu, ruler of Zhu, from the Cao surname; and a surname derived from a settlement around Qu Bo Township and Qu Pavilion in Changyuan, Henan.

Reference: 蘧姓_蘧姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Historical Records

Documentary Records

The Zheng Qiao edition of Tongzhi records that the Qu surname descends from Qu Yuan, a grandee of Wei whose courtesy name was Boyu; Qu Zheng served as a Da Xing Ling in the Han dynasty.

Reference: 蘧姓_蘧姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies

The recorded commanderies associated with the Qu surname are Liyang and Jiqun.

Reference: 蘧姓_蘧姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Migration and Distribution

Distribution

The Qu surname is recorded in Xixian and Neihuang in Henan, Nantou in Taiwan, and Pengxian in Sichuan.

Reference: 蘧姓_蘧姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Notable People

Historical Figures

Recorded historical figures include Qu Yuan, a grandee of Wei in the Spring and Autumn period whose courtesy name was Boyu; Qu Zheng of the Han dynasty; Qu Fasheng of the Song dynasty; and Qu Tingchen and Qu Kerang of the Ming dynasty.

Reference: 蘧姓_蘧姓的来源和历史_百家姓