Zhu Surname

Surname Overview

The Zhu surname has three main origins: the Ren surname, Zhurong, and an official title.

Reference: 祝姓起源分布与家谱家族

Origins

Main Origins

One branch came from the Ren surname: after King Wu of Zhou defeated Shang, he enfeoffed descendants of the Yellow Emperor at Zhu, whose descendants adopted the state name as their surname. Another came from Zhurong, whose descendants included Zhu families. A third came from the office of ritual official, whose descendants included the Zhu surname.

Reference: 祝姓起源分布与家谱家族

Historical Records

Early Attestations

During the Western and Eastern Zhou periods, the Zhu surname flourished in its place of origin and gradually spread into Shaanxi and Henan for reasons including official appointments. In the Spring and Autumn period, Zheng had Zhu Dan and Zhu Kuan, while Wei had Zhu Tuo.

Reference: 祝姓_百度百科

Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

The Zhu surname has commandery affiliations including Henan, Jinyang, and Taiyuan, and hall names including Taiyuan Hall, Henan Hall, Jinyang Hall, Qinyi Hall, and Donglu Hall.

Reference: 祝姓_百度百科

Migration and Distribution

Before the Qin period, the Zhu surname was mainly active in Shandong. After the Qin and Han periods, it spread to Jiangsu and Anhui, and entered Shanxi, Sichuan, and Hubei through Henan. During the Tang and Song periods, it entered Zhejiang and Fujian through Jiangxi and gradually spread throughout southern China.

Reference: 祝姓起源分布与家谱家族