Rank #8Listed in Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓)

Origin of the Surname

Descended from the ruling family of the State of Wu.

Meaning of ()

Meaning
Originally the name of the State of Wu in southeastern China.
Strokes
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Radical
Five Elements
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Famous People with Last Name

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Wu Chengen (吴承恩)
Wu Chengen (吴承恩), author of Journey to the West

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the surname 吴 (Wú) mean?
Originally the name of the State of Wu in southeastern China.
Is 吴 part of the Hundred Family Surnames?
Yes. 吴 (Wú) is listed in the Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓).