Meaning: The surname 游 (Yóu) originates from the Spring and Autumn period, tracing back to the state of Zheng. It is derived from the Ji clan, specifically from Prince Yan, the son of Duke Mu of Zheng, whose descendants adopted the character 游 (meaning 'to swim' or 'to travel') as their surname. Another theory suggests that 游姓 comes from the royal family of the Zhou Dynasty, who were granted land named 游 and took the place name as their surname. Some 游姓 individuals also changed their surnames from other clans, such as from 尤姓.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.166 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.401 place
You He (游何)
an official and poet of the Southern Song Dynasty, served as a transport judge in Jinghu South Road in 1145, with two extant poems.
You Pu (游朴)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and official from Fujian, known for his fair judgments and the literary work 'Hidden Mountain Collection'.
You Guyi (游古意)
a Song Dynasty scholar, known for his association with Xie Fangde, as recorded in Volume 5 of 'Die Shan Ji'.
'游' is a surname with ancient roots, symbolizing travel and freedom. It traces back to royalty in the Spring and Autumn period and has produced many notable figures throughout history.