Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 郭 originates from the character meaning 'outer city wall.' One theory suggests it derives from the State of Guo during the Xia Dynasty, where the descendants of the state's rulers adopted the surname, later changing from 虢 to 郭 due to phonetic similarity. Another theory links it to the Zhou Dynasty, where descendants of Duke Guo, a brother of King Wen of Zhou, took the surname 郭 after their state.
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Guo Sanyi (郭三益)
a Northern Song Dynasty official who served as the Academician of the Longtu Pavilion and the Minister of Justice.
Guo Zhiqian (郭知虔)
an official of the Southern Song Dynasty, awarded the title of Digong Lang in the 13th year of the Shaoxing era under Emperor Gaozong (1143).
Guo Ziyi (郭子仪)
A prominent general of the Tang Dynasty, known for his military achievements and later enfeoffed as the Prince of Fenyang.
The surname 郭 has ancient roots, possibly originating from the rulers of the State of Guo. It symbolizes strength and protection, much like the outer walls of a city.
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