Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 尤 has multiple origins. One theory suggests it originated from the surname 沈 during the Song Dynasty when some individuals changed their surname from 沈 to 尤 to avoid the taboo of Emperor Zhao Xu's name. Another theory posits that it evolved from the surname 仇 during the Southern Song Dynasty to avoid the taboo of the Jin Dynasty Emperor Wanyan Zongbi. Additionally, 尤 is also found among some ethnic minorities who adopted this surname.
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Yu Yu (尤煜)
A scholar and official from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, known for his service in various governmental positions and posthumously honored as Zhuangding.
You Fei (尤棐)
A Song Dynasty official from Wuxi, known by his courtesy name Yuchen and hao Wuhu, who served as the Minister of War and was the son of the famous official You Mao.
You E (尤谔)
A Ming dynasty official from Wuxi, who served as the magistrate of Sui'an.
The surname 尤 has diverse origins, including changes from 沈 and 仇 to avoid royal taboos, as well as adoption by certain ethnic minorities.
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