Qu

From Chinese 屈 (qū) meaning "bent, crooked", also referring to the ancient fief of Qu, which existed during the Zhou dynasty in what is now Hubei province.

From Chinese 瞿 (qú) meaning "halberd", also possibly referring to an ancient state or fief named Qu (present-day location unknown) that existed during the Shang dynasty.

The surname Qu has several sources. One of the main origins is from the ancient state of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period. There was an official position named "Qu Ren" responsible for managing the brewing of wine in Jin. Later, some descendants of those holding this position took "Qu" as their surname. Another source may be related to place names. There were places named Qu in history, and people living there might have adopted the surname Qu to mark their origin. Additionally, in ethnic minorities' sinicization process, some members also took the surname Qu. Over time, the Qu surname has spread and developed in different regions in China.

The surname Qu(曲)has several sources. One of the main origins is from the ancient state of Jin in the Spring and Autumn Period. There was an official position named "Qu Ren" responsible for managing the brewing of wine in Jin. Later, some descendants of those holding this position took "Qu" as their surname. Another source may be related to place names. There were places named Qu in history, and people living there might have adopted the surname Qu to mark their origin. Additionally, in ethnic minorities' sinicization process, some members also took the surname Qu. Over time, the Qu surname has spread and developed in different regions in China.