Meaning: The surname 邹 originated from the ancient state of Zou (also spelled Zou), which was located in present-day Zoucheng, Shandong Province. The state was founded by descendants of the Yellow Emperor and was named after the state. The surname 邹 was first adopted by the renowned philosopher Zou Yan during the Warring States period. Over time, the surname has been carried forward by his descendants and has been associated with various notable figures in Chinese history.
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Zou Kezhang (邹可张)
An official in the Ming Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1552 and served as the magistrate of Jianyang.
Zou Quan (邹泉)
A Ming Dynasty scholar who abandoned the imperial examination to focus on writing, authoring works such as 'Zhong Yi of the Four Books' and 'The Essence of the Book of Songs'.
Zou Weilian (邹维琏)
a Ming Dynasty official from Xinchang, Jiangxi, known for his roles in the Ministry of War and Ministry of Personnel, and for resisting Dutch colonialists as the governor of Fujian.
'邹' is a surname with ancient roots, tracing back to the state of Zou in Shandong. It’s a name that carries the legacy of philosophers and statesmen throughout Chinese history.