Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 古 (Gǔ) means 'ancient' or 'old.' It is believed to have originated from the legendary Emperor神农 (Shennong), one of the earliest rulers in Chinese history. Another theory suggests it comes from the Zhou Dynasty, where a son of King Wen was granted land in what is now Gǔ County, Henan Province, and his descendants adopted the name. The surname is relatively rare but has produced notable figures like the Tang Dynasty chancellor Gǔ Bǐ.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.192 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.338 place
Unknown (古田里人)
A figure from the Song Dynasty, whose name is unknown, known for composing elegiac poems for Li Zhongtong, the descendant of Li Tong.
Gu Wenji (古文集)
A scholar from Heyuan during the Ming Dynasty, appointed as a tribute student in 1522 and served as an official in Shahe.
Gu Yuan (古渊)
a figure from the Ming Dynasty, hailing from Huangmei, with the courtesy name Huishen.
'古' is a rare surname meaning 'ancient.' It’s rooted in Chinese mythology and history, with some traces leading back to the legendary Emperor Shennong.
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