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.
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Su Xingxiang (苏兴祥)
a scholar from Nanhai or Panyu during the Ming Dynasty, known as Guo Zhao, and a tribute student in the Chongzhen era.
Su Liang (苏良)
A Southern Song Dynasty official, known as Yaochen, from Panyu, who became a Jinshi in 1256 and served as the prefect of Zhaoqing.
Su Jida (苏季达)
a Ming Dynasty scholar from Dongguan, served as an educational official and authored 'Jinling Miscellany'.
'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.