Surname · Chinese origin
Xu
Meaning
The surname Xu means To allow (許).
Origin
Chinese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Xu
Xu is the character 許, “to allow, to promise.”
What kind of surname is Xu?
Xu 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 Xu
You may also see this surname written as:
- Hsu
Other Chinese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Xu mean?
The surname Xu means To allow (許). Xu is the character 許, “to allow, to promise.”
Where does the surname Xu come from?
Xu is a surname of Chinese origin.
What kind of surname is Xu?
Xu is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Xu?
Variant spellings of Xu include Hsu.
What are other Chinese surnames?
Other Chinese surnames include Deng, Gao, Huang, Liang, Lin, Liu.