How to pronounce the surname Pu

The surname Pu is pronounced [pú], the details are as follows:

The surname Pu is one of the Chinese surnames, a multi-ethnic and multi-origin surname, ranked 232nd in the Hundred Surnames. The surname Pu is widely distributed in China, especially in Sichuan, Hubei and Qinghai.

Origin and history of the surname Pu:

According to "Surname KaoLiu", the surname Pu came from the descendants of Emperor Yu, who passed on for about 4,000 years. The descendants of Emperor Yu were the ****lords of the Chinese nation in the ancient times, i.e. the founding monarchs of the Xia Dynasty. After the establishment of the Xia Dynasty, Shaokang, the sixth grandson of Emperor Yu, sealed his concubine's son in Puxiang (present-day Yongji County, Shanxi Province) and established the state of Puguo, which became one of the vassal states of the Xia Dynasty. Later, the state of Pu was destroyed, and its descendants took the name of the state as their surname, i.e. the surname Pu.

Historically, the origin of the people with the surname Pu is very complex, including the integration of many ethnic groups and regions. For example, during the Han Dynasty, there were some Qiang and Dizi people who took the surname Pu as their family name. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Qiu Lin's Dou Lu's of the Xianbei tribe also changed their surnames to Pu. In the Ming Dynasty, the descendants of the Sanfoqi royal family of Fan Hui changed their surnames to Pu. In the process of integrating into the Chinese family, these ethnic groups gradually formed today's people with the surname Pu.

The current situation and distribution of the surname Pu:

The surname Pu is widely distributed throughout the country, especially in Sichuan, Hubei and Qinghai. According to 2019 statistics, Po had a population of about 1.25 million people, ranking it 139th on the surname list.

Sichuan is the main place where people with the surname Pu live, and according to Sichuan Surname Records, people with the surname Pu in Sichuan are mainly located in Luzhou, Mianyang, Chengdu, Nanchong, Ya'an, Aba and Ganzi. Among them, Naxi District, Luzhou City, Dadukou Town is the most concentrated Pu people.

The traditional culture and customs of the surname Pu:

The traditional culture of the surname Pu is rich and colorful, including poetry, calligraphy, painting, music and other aspects. Historically, there are many people with the name Pu, such as the poet Pu Zongmeng in the Tang Dynasty and the calligrapher Pu Shuhi in the Song Dynasty. Their works and artistic achievements have become the treasures of Pu culture.

The customs and festivals of the Pu surname also have local characteristics. For example, in Dadukou Town, Naxi District, Luzhou, Sichuan Province, the Pu family holds a grand Pig King Festival every year. This custom has been passed down for hundreds of years and is an important way for local people to express their admiration and gratitude to their ancestors and gods.