Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 苏 originates from the ancient Chinese character for the Perilla plant (Perilla frutescens). The lineage traces back to the descendants of Emperor Zhuanxu, one of the legendary five emperors of ancient China. The surname was adopted when one of his descendants was granted the fiefdom of Su (present-day Wenxian County, Henan) and took the name as their surname.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.44 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.42 place
Su Shiliang (苏世让)
a Korean official during the Ming Dynasty, served in various government positions and authored 'Poems from the Hall of Clear Heart'.
Su Huan (苏涣)
a Northern Song Dynasty official and writer, known for his work 'Nan Hui Tui Weng Za Wen'.
Su Jiong (苏泂)
a Southern Song Dynasty poet from Shanyin, known for his literary exchanges with renowned poets like Xin Qiji and Jiang Kui, and author of 'Ling Ran Zhai Poetry Collection'.
'苏' is a name with deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient Chinese royalty and the Perilla plant. It’s a surname that carries both natural symbolism and a noble heritage.
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