申屠
Origin & History
The surname 申屠 is derived from the ancient Chinese surname 申 (Shēn), which is one of the 100 surnames of the Zhou Dynasty, and the surname 屠 (Tú), which is a surname associated with the profession of butchering. The combination of these two characters may have originated from a historical clan or family that was involved in the trade or profession related to butchery.
Meaning & Notes
The surname 申屠 is a compound surname consisting of two characters: 申 (Shēn) and 屠 (Tú). 申 is a character that can mean 'to declare' or 'to assert', while 屠 refers to the act of butchering or slaughtering. As a surname, it may have historical or occupational significance, reflecting the family's past or profession. This surname is relatively rare and not as commonly known as some other Chinese surnames.
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