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 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 Mai (路迈)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and official who retired to care for his parents, author of 'Tianxiangge Yiji'.
Lu Tan (路坦)
A Northern Song dynasty official who served as the magistrate of Yuhang County and later as a judge at the Court of Judicial Review, demoted for composing a poem for a clerk.
'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.