Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 苏 originates from the ancient Chinese character for the Perilla plant (Perilla frutescens). The lineage traces back to the descendants of Emperor Zhuanxu, one of the legendary five emperors of ancient China. The surname was adopted when one of his descendants was granted the fiefdom of Su (present-day Wenxian County, Henan) and took the name as their surname.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.44 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.42 place
Su Jizu (苏继祖)
A Sichuan native in the late Qing and early modern era, son-in-law of Yang Rui, served as a clerk in the Sichuan High Court after the Revolution of 1911.
Su Manshu (苏曼殊)
a late Qing and early Republican era writer, poet, and translator, known for his novels and multilingual expertise.
Su Fengju (苏凤举)
A Qing dynasty official, who achieved the rank of Fengzheng Dafu and was selected as a county magistrate.
'苏' is a name with deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient Chinese royalty and the Perilla plant. It’s a surname that carries both natural symbolism and a noble heritage.
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