yù 郁
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Yu": 1. It is derived from the name of a state. According to "Xing Kao" (Records of Surnames), there was an ancient state called Yu, which became the fief of a doctor of the State of Wu during the Spring and Autumn Period. There was also a county called Yu Zhi in Jiaodong (now Pingdu County, Shandong Province). Some people might have taken the place - name as their surname. 2. As recorded in "Yuan He Xing Zuan" (A Compilation of Surnames in the Yuanhe Period), during the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a person named Yu Huang (also known as Yu Gong) who served as the prime minister of the State of Lu. His descendants also adopted the surname Yu.
Famous Story
Yu Xin A native of Linhuai in the Ming Dynasty, with the style name Dunben. During the Hongwu period (AD 1368 - 1398), he was recruited as a talented person and eventually became the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. He was good at overall management and made well - planned arrangements. Yu Jishan A person from the Song Dynasty. He was highly proficient in medical skills and was highly regarded at that time.
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