Meaning: The surname 苏 originates from the ancient Chinese character for the Perilla plant (Perilla frutescens). The lineage traces back to the descendants of Emperor Zhuanxu, one of the legendary five emperors of ancient China. The surname was adopted when one of his descendants was granted the fiefdom of Su (present-day Wenxian County, Henan) and took the name as their surname.
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Su Shi (苏氏)
a Song dynasty literati, daughter of Su Xun, married to Cheng Zhicai.
SU HAI (苏海)
a Qing Dynasty official, known for his scholarly achievements and government service.
Su Zhigao (苏志皋)
a Ming Dynasty official and literary figure, served as county magistrate, Ministry of Justice official, and Liaodong governor, known for his work 'Han Cun Ji'.
'苏' is a name with deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient Chinese royalty and the Perilla plant. It’s a surname that carries both natural symbolism and a noble heritage.