Meaning: The surname 涂 (Tú) originates from the legendary Tu Shan clan, which is mentioned in ancient Chinese mythology. It is said that Yu the Great, the legendary founder of the Xia Dynasty, married a woman from the Tu Shan clan. The surname 涂 is associated with this lineage and has been widely distributed, particularly in regions such as Jiangxi, Hubei, and Sichuan.
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Tu An (涂安)
a Chinese artist and writer.
Tu Jin (涂瑾)
a Ming Dynasty official who became a Jinshi in 1487 and later retired to a reclusive life.
Tu Ying (涂颖)
an official in the early Ming Dynasty, known for his literary exchanges with Huang Yongzhi and Zhu Wenzhao.
'涂' is a rare surname with mythological roots, tied to the legendary Tu Shan clan and the great Yu the Great. It carries a sense of ancient heritage and is particularly common in certain provinces of China.