Gǔhún Surname

Surname Overview

Pronunciation

Guhun is pronounced yù.

Reference: 谷-字典-意思-解释-拼音-注音-读音-部首-出处

Surname System and Affiliation

“谷浑” is attested as the compound surname “谷浑氏.” The supplied source classifies it as a compound surname of the Tuoba branch of the Xianbei in Dai, and states that some members later changed to the single surname “谷.” It should not be equated directly with the Han Chinese single surname “谷.”

Reference: 谷姓_360百科

Origins

Recorded Origin

According to the webpage’s quotation of the Wei Shu, Gu Hun shi was a compound surname of the Dai Xianbei during the Northern Wei. The webpage further places it among the Tuoba branch of the Xianbei in the Eastern Jin–Sixteen Kingdoms and Northern and Southern Dynasties period, describing the later change as cultural sinicization. This is a secondary webpage’s report and does not constitute verification of the original text.

Reference: 谷姓_360百科

Historical Records

Northern Wei Record

The Northern Wei had the Guhun clan.

Reference: 《谷》的拼音,谷字的意思、组词、部首、笔画、笔顺 - 汉语查

Notable People

Recorded Associated Person

The webpage lists Gu Hun among Northern Wei figures, gives his native place as Changli, and records that he served as Shizhong, General Who Pacifies the South, and Director of the Bureau of Ceremonies, receiving the title Duke of Puyang. These are the webpage’s biographical statements and do not by themselves establish a common lineage with other people surnamed 谷.

Reference: 谷姓_360百科