Meaning: The surname 卓 (Zhuó) means 'outstanding' or 'eminent' in Chinese. It originated during the Spring and Autumn Period from the descendants of Zhuo Hua, a distinguished minister of the State of Chu. His descendants adopted the character 卓 from his name as their surname, forming the Zhuo clan. Other branches of the Zhuo surname also trace back to the姬 (Ji) and 嬴 (Ying) clans.
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Zhuo Erkang (卓尔康)
A Ming Dynasty scholar and official from Renhe, Zhejiang, known by the courtesy name Qu Bing, who served in various regions and died in grief after the fall of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhuo Youzhi (卓祐之)
a Jinshi (imperial examination graduate) of the Northern Song Dynasty, who served as a judge in Xiuzhou.
Zhuo Jing (卓敬)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and official from Ruian, Zhejiang, known for his integrity and refusal to submit during the Jingnan Campaign.
The surname 卓 symbolizes excellence and distinction. It traces back to ancient Chu, where a renowned minister's descendants adopted '卓' as their name, embodying their lineage's prestige and prominence.