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 Jiusi (瞿九思)
a Ming Dynasty scholar who was exiled due to false accusations, later released, and known for works like 'Wanli Wugong Lu', passed away at the age of seventy-one.
Qu Qijia (瞿启甲)
A late Qing and early Republican era bibliophile, the fourth owner of the Tieqin Tongjian Library.
The surname 瞿 traces back to ancient officials or geographical locations, embodying the image of a hawk—sharp, vigilant, and rare in its prevalence.