Surname · Chinese origin
Zhu
Meaning
The surname Zhu means Vermilion (朱).
Origin
Chinese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Zhu
Zhu is the character 朱, “vermilion, crimson” — the surname of the Ming emperors.
What kind of surname is Zhu?
Zhu is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Chinese naming tradition — you can read how Chinese surnames were formed on our Chinese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Zhu
You may also see this surname written as:
- Chu
Other Chinese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Zhu mean?
The surname Zhu means Vermilion (朱). Zhu is the character 朱, “vermilion, crimson” — the surname of the Ming emperors.
Where does the surname Zhu come from?
Zhu is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Zhu?
Zhu is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Zhu?
Variant spellings of Zhu include Chu.
What are other Chinese surnames?
Other Chinese surnames include Deng, Gao, Huang, Liang, Lin, Liu.