Guo
Guō
Guo (郭) means 'outer city wall' and symbolizes protection, defense, and community. It represents strength, security, and the idea of safeguarding what is valuable within a fortified boundary.
Population Ranking
#19
Estimated Over 2 million people
Geographic Distribution
Henan, Sichuan, Shandong
Five Element Attribute
Fire
passion, energy, and leadership
Origin & History
The Guo surname originated from the ancient state of Guo during the Western Zhou Dynasty. Descendants of the Guo royal family adopted Guo as their surname. Another origin comes from people who lived near city walls and took Guo as their surname.
Surname Evolution
The Guo surname originated from the State of Guo during the Zhou Dynasty. The surname became prominent during the Tang Dynasty through General Guo Ziyi, one of the most celebrated military figures in Chinese history.
Commandery
Fenyang Commandery (汾阳郡) — Modern-day Fenyang, Shanxi Province
Hall Title
汾阳堂 (Fenyang Hall)
Ancestral Hall
Guo Clan Ancestral Hall in Fenyang, Shanxi — Honoring General Guo Ziyi, the 'Loyal and Martial King.' The hall is a major cultural heritage site.
Clan Motto & Family Tradition
汾阳世泽，忠武家风 — The Fenyang heritage; the loyal and martial family tradition.
Famous People Named Guo
Guo Moruo (郭沫若) — Modern historian, archaeologist, and writer
Guo Jingjing (郭晶晶) — Olympic diving champion
Guo Ziyi (郭子仪) — Tang Dynasty general who suppressed the An Lushan Rebellion