Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 涂 (Tú) originates from the legendary Tu Shan clan, which is mentioned in ancient Chinese mythology. It is said that Yu the Great, the legendary founder of the Xia Dynasty, married a woman from the Tu Shan clan. The surname 涂 is associated with this lineage and has been widely distributed, particularly in regions such as Jiangxi, Hubei, and Sichuan.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.155 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.463 place
Tu Kai (涂楷)
A scholar from Jinjiang during the Southern Song Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in the early Shaoxing era of Emperor Gaozong and died in 1142.
Tu Rui (涂瑞)
a Ming Dynasty official and calligrapher, known for his talent, calligraphy, and appearance, collectively referred to as the 'Three Excellencies of the Hanlin Academy'.
Tu Jin (涂瑾)
a Ming Dynasty official who became a Jinshi in 1487 and later retired to a reclusive life.
'涂' is a rare surname with mythological roots, tied to the legendary Tu Shan clan and the great Yu the Great. It carries a sense of ancient heritage and is particularly common in certain provinces of China.
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