Meaning: The surname 路 (Lù) has various origins. One theory suggests it derives from the Ji clan, a descendant of the Yellow Emperor, named after a fiefdom. Another theory links it to the Jiang clan, descendants of the Yan Emperor, named after an ancestor. Additionally, it may have originated from ancient officials in charge of roads, adopting their title as a surname.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.165 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.138 place
Lu Mai (路迈)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and official who retired to care for his parents, author of 'Tianxiangge Yiji'.
Lu Duo (路铎)
A scholar and official of the Jin Dynasty, known for his poetry and integrity, who served in various governmental positions and met his end by drowning in the Qin River after the Mongol invasion.
Lu Zhong (路忠)
A local scholar from Qiongshan during the Hongzhi era of the Ming Dynasty, mentioned in the 'Qiong Tai Zhi'.
'路' is a surname with deep historical roots, possibly tracing back to ancient Chinese nobility or officials responsible for managing roads. It symbolizes connection and direction.