Su Surname

Surname Overview

Su is a Chinese surname. It is relatively uncommon overall but more common in some regions.

Reference: 宿在姓氏里怎么读(宿作为姓氏读su还是xiu)

Origins

Surname Origin

The Su surname is traced to the Ji surname and described as a noble surname of the Zhou dynasty. During the Spring and Autumn period, Ji descendants led by Su Xu moved to the Wangqi Mountain area, where the surname later took shape.

Reference: 宿在姓氏里怎么读(宿作为姓氏读su还是xiu)

Historical Records

Pronunciation Differences

The pronunciation of the Su surname varies by region and dialect: the material records sù as common in the north, xiǔ in the south, and xu in some southern areas.

Reference: 宿在姓氏里怎么读(宿作为姓氏读su还是xiu)

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commandery Record

The Hundred Family Surnames classifies Su as a surname associated with Sichuan, where it is pronounced xiǔ in the Sichuan dialect.

Reference: 宿在姓氏里怎么读(宿作为姓氏读su还是xiu)

Migration and Distribution

Regional Distribution

Differences in the pronunciation of Su are associated with region, history, and dialect. The material gives Fujian and other southern areas as examples where xu is usual, while northern areas more often use an s sound.

Reference: 宿在姓氏里怎么读(宿作为姓氏读su还是xiu)

Notable People

Historical Figure

The Tang dynasty had a chancellor named Su Ju, whose presence is described as helping the Su surname spread widely throughout the country.

Reference: 宿在姓氏里怎么读(宿作为姓氏读su还是xiu)