Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 瞿 (pronounced 'qú') has its origins in ancient China, with multiple theories about its derivation. One theory suggests it originates from the name of a Shang Dynasty official, Qu Fu, whose descendants adopted his name as their surname. Another theory posits that it stems from the ancient place name Qu Shang, with locals taking the name of their settlement as their surname. The character 瞿 itself means 'hawk' or 'vigilant gaze,' symbolizing alertness and sharpness.
瞿
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.218 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.326 place
Qu Hongji (瞿鸿禨)
A high-ranking official in the late Qing Dynasty, served as a Hanlin scholar, editor, lecturer, Minister of Works, and Grand Councilor.
Qu Qiubai (瞿秋白)
an early leader of the Chinese Communist Party, revolutionary, writer, and translator who lamented the loss of the Yellow Crane Tower and expressed a desire to restore it.
Qu Jiusi (瞿九思)
a Ming Dynasty scholar who was exiled due to false accusations, later released, and known for works like 'Wanli Wugong Lu', passed away at the age of seventy-one.
The surname 瞿 traces back to ancient officials or geographical locations, embodying the image of a hawk—sharp, vigilant, and rare in its prevalence.
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