Meaning: The surname 瞿 (pronounced 'qú') has its origins in ancient China, with multiple theories about its derivation. One theory suggests it originates from the name of a Shang Dynasty official, Qu Fu, whose descendants adopted his name as their surname. Another theory posits that it stems from the ancient place name Qu Shang, with locals taking the name of their settlement as their surname. The character 瞿 itself means 'hawk' or 'vigilant gaze,' symbolizing alertness and sharpness.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.218 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.326 place
QU ZHONGRONG (瞿中溶)
A Qing Dynasty epigrapher, renowned for his expertise in epigraphy and rich collections, also skilled in painting flowers, author of over twenty works including 'Comparative Corrections of the Stone Classics of Han, Wei, and Shu'.
Qu Qiubai (瞿秋白)
an early leader of the Chinese Communist Party, revolutionary, writer, and translator who lamented the loss of the Yellow Crane Tower and expressed a desire to restore it.
Qu Jingchun (瞿景淳)
A Ming dynasty official and scholar, known for his work on the Yongle Encyclopedia and the Jiajing Records.
The surname 瞿 traces back to ancient officials or geographical locations, embodying the image of a hawk—sharp, vigilant, and rare in its prevalence.