Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 余 (Yú) has multiple origins, one of which traces back to Youyu, a minister of the Qin State during the Spring and Autumn Period, whose descendants adopted the surname 余. Another theory links it to the Xun clan of the Jin State, where a descendant named Xun Bo took the name 余 after his fiefdom. There is also a hypothesis that it originated from the 余 tribe of the Yellow Emperor era.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.40 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.90 place
Yu Bian (余卞)
A Song Dynasty official who suppressed the rebellion of the Wuxi Man tribe and held various positions before being dismissed from office due to a crime.
YU QIYUAN (余启元)
A Ming Dynasty official, Jinshi in the Wanli era, held various positions including magistrate of Lincheng and Minister of the Court of Judicial Review.
Yu Di (余笛)
A contemporary figure from Zhongguan, Duchang, Jiangxi, with unspecified achievements and contributions.
'余' is a surname with deep historical roots, symbolizing excess or surplus. It's linked to ancient Chinese nobility and has diverse origins, making it a unique and storied name.
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