Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 杜 originates from the ancient state of Du, which was located in present-day Shaanxi Province. It is derived from the tree known as 'Du' or 'Bush-cherry' in English. The lineage traces back to the descendants of Emperor Yao, one of the legendary Five Emperors of ancient China. During the Shang Dynasty, a descendant of Emperor Yao was granted the title of 'Yu Long Shi' for his skill in taming dragons. His descendants were later granted the land of Du, and upon the fall of the state, they adopted the name 'Du' as their surname.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.43 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.129 place
Du Qi (杜杞)
a Northern Song dynasty official known for his administrative roles and expertise in yin-yang divination.
Du Xiao (杜敩)
A scholar from Huguan, Shanxi during the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, known for his mastery of the 'Yi', 'Poetry', and 'Book' classics, and served as an educational official before retiring to teach.
Du Zishi (杜子是)
a figure from the Southern Song Dynasty, son of Du Wang, who served in Jianghua during the reign of Emperor Lizong in 1243.
'杜' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient China's legendary emperors. It's associated with the 'Bush-cherry' tree and has connections to the royal lineage.
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