Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 尤 has multiple origins. One theory suggests it originated from the surname 沈 during the Song Dynasty when some individuals changed their surname from 沈 to 尤 to avoid the taboo of Emperor Zhao Xu's name. Another theory posits that it evolved from the surname 仇 during the Southern Song Dynasty to avoid the taboo of the Jin Dynasty Emperor Wanyan Zongbi. Additionally, 尤 is also found among some ethnic minorities who adopted this surname.
尤
You Shan (尤山)
A scholar from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, known for his refusal to serve the new regime and his life in seclusion.
You Anli (尤安礼)
A Ming dynasty official known for his righteous conduct, who served as a Provincial Administration Vice Commissioner in Guizhou.
You Tong (尤侗)
a renowned poet and writer from the late Ming to early Qing dynasty, known for his literary works including 'Miscellany of the West Hall' and 'Miscellaneous Notes of the Gen Studio'.
The surname 尤 has diverse origins, including changes from 沈 and 仇 to avoid royal taboos, as well as adoption by certain ethnic minorities.
Take a Name From the Surname '尤'
Surname Preference(Optional)
Gender
Birthday *
Name Meaning
Given Name Type
© 2025 goodname.ai All Rights Reserved