钭姓
The Tou (钭) clan, originating from the Yan Emperor's Jiang clan, adopted its name from the "tou" bronze vessel used by Duke Kang of Qi during his exile. Historically distributed in Liaoxi (now Yongping, Hebei), it is associated with the "Hui Chu Tang" hall name from Tou Tao's benevolent governance in Chuzhou.
The Tou (钭) Clan
Clan Name: Tou (钭), Pronunciation: tǒu
Distribution of the Tou Clan**
Liaoxi County, now Yongping County, Hebei Province.
Origin of the Tou Clan**
The Tou (钭) clan originates from the Jiang (姜) clan, descendants of the Yan Emperor. During the Warring States period, after the Tian (田) family took over the state of Qi, the former ruler of Qi, Duke Kang, was exiled to the sea. Living in extreme hardship, he dwelt in caves and ate wild vegetables. He used a bronze wine vessel called “tou” as a cooking pot to prepare food. Consequently, his descendants adopted this vessel’s name as their clan name, thus becoming the Tou (钭) clan. Although the Tou (tǒu) clan is derived from the Jiang (姜) clan and is related to Duke Kang of Qi from the Warring States period, according to the “Tongzhi·Shizhu Lue” (General Records of Clans), there is also information indicating that the Tou clan existed in the coastal areas, though the exact origin of the name is unclear. Another theory suggests that the clan name was derived from the name of a specific bronze vessel.
Hall Name
“Hui Chu Tang” (Hall of Benevolent Governance): When Tou Tao served as the governor of Chuzhou, he implemented policies that brought benefits to the people.