Xu
Xú
Xu (徐) means 'gentle,' 'slow,' or 'calm,' reflecting qualities of patience and composure. It is associated with the ancient state of Xu, symbolizing stability and tradition. The surname conveys a sense of steady progress and enduring heritage.
Origin & History
The Xu surname traces back to the ancient state of Xu during the Zhou Dynasty, located in present-day Jiangsu and Anhui. Descendants of its rulers adopted Xu as their surname. It also originated from the Ying (嬴) clan and spread through migration and integration with other ethnic groups.
Famous People Named Xu
Xu Beihong (徐悲鸿) — Modern Chinese painter known for his ink paintings of horses
Xu Guangqi (徐光启) — Ming Dynasty scholar, astronomer, and agricultural scientist
Xu Zhimo (徐志摩) — Early 20th-century poet and leader of the New Culture Movement