朱
Zhū
Rank #18•Listed in Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓)
Origin of the Zhū Surname
Descended from the Cao family of the State of Zhu.
Meaning of 朱 (Zhū)
Meaning
Means "vermillion" or "red". The surname of Ming Dynasty emperors.
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Famous People with Last Name Zhū
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Zhu Xi (朱熹)
Zhu Xi (朱熹), Neo-Confucian philosopher
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the surname 朱 (Zhū) mean?▾
Means "vermillion" or "red". The surname of Ming Dynasty emperors.
Is 朱 part of the Hundred Family Surnames?▾
Yes. 朱 (Zhū) is listed in the Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓).