Gu
Gù
Gu (顾) means 'to look after' or 'to care for' and symbolizes protection, attention, and responsibility. The surname represents guardianship and thoughtful consideration. It carries connotations of being watchful and caring.
人口排名
#80
約 Under 1 million 人
地理分佈
Henan, Jiangsu, Sichuan
五行屬性
Earth
穩重、耐心和可靠
起源與歷史
The Gu surname originated from the ancient state of Gu during the Xia and Shang dynasties. Descendants of the rulers adopted Gu as their surname. Another origin comes from the Spring and Autumn period when people from the state of Yue took Gu as their surname.
姓氏演變
The Gu surname has deep roots in Chinese history, tracing back over 2,000 years. Originating from the ancient commandery regions, the Gu clan established itself as a distinguished family during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). Through centuries of migration and development, the Gu surname spread across China, with notable concentrations in Taiyuan, Shanxi. The clan produced scholars, officials, and military leaders who contributed significantly to Chinese civilization throughout the Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
郡望
Taiyuan Commandery (太原郡) — Modern-day Taiyuan, Shanxi Province
堂號
亲睦堂 (Gu Clan)
宗祠文化
Gu Clan Ancestral Hall in Taiyuan — A traditional clan hall preserving the genealogical records and cultural heritage of the Gu family. The hall serves as a gathering place for clan descendants during traditional festivals such as Qingming and Mid-Autumn Festival.
家訓族風
积善传家，诗礼继世 — Accumulating goodness passes through the family; poetry and ritual continue.
名為 Gu 的名人
Gu Kaizhi (顾恺之) — Jin Dynasty painter known as the founder of classical Chinese figure painting
Gu Yanwu (顾炎武) — Ming Dynasty scholar and philosopher known for his patriotic writings
Gu Jiegang (顾颉刚) — Modern historian and founder of the Doubting Antiquity School