Zhu Surname

Surname Overview

Population and Distribution

Today, the Zhu surname has a population of more than 15 million, accounting for about 1.2% of China’s population and ranking thirteenth nationally.

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Origins

Originating with Zhu Xiangshi

The Zhu surname originated with Zhu Xiangshi and took the ancestor’s name as its surname. Zhu Xiangshi was enfeoffed at Zhu, and his descendants adopted Zhu as their surname.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Principal Hall Names

The Zhu surname has hall names including Zhekan Hall, Peiguo Hall, Ziyang Hall, Yiben Hall, Bailu Hall, and Jujing Hall.

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Migration and Distribution

Migration of the Huaiyin Guzhai Zhu Lineage

The ancestors of the Jiangsu Huaiyin Guzhai Zhu lineage came from Wuyuan County of Huizhou Prefecture, later moved to Kunshan County of Suzhou Prefecture for official service, and relocated to Guzhai Village of Lianshui County in Huai’an Prefecture in the late Yuan and early Ming period.

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Contemporary Concentration Areas

The Zhu surname is mainly concentrated in Jiangsu, Henan, Anhui, Zhejiang, and Guangdong, with a high-density Zhu settlement area formed across Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui.

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Genealogy and Generation Names

Generational Names of Huaiyin Guzhai

For the Jiangsu Huaiyin Guzhai Zhu lineage, the generational sequence for generations 17–24 is “Zong Si Chong Yan, Zhao Ming Qi You,” and that for generations 25–32 is “Ben Tong Sheng Ze, Hao Pin Lian Chuan.”

Reference: 朱氏寻根网