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 Fazhi (卓发之)
a scholar and poet from Renhe, Zhejiang during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his works 'Shui Yi Fang Shi Cao' and 'Lu Li Ji'.
Zhuo Tian (卓田)
A Song Dynasty scholar and poet from Jianning, known for his lyrical compositions such as 'Sanqu Buying a Boat'.
Tak Gwang-mo (卓光茂)
a Korean official during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, known for his role as a ritual judge and posthumously honored as Munjeong.
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.