Dan Surname

Surname Overview

Pronunciation and Ranking

The surname Dan is pronounced dàn (ㄉㄢˋ) and ranked 380th among China's top 400 surnames in 2008–2010.

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Origins

Principal Origins

Four origins are given for the Dan surname: descendants of Duke Dan of Zhou taking an ancestor's name as their surname, descendants of Duke Huan of Qi developing from the Dan (Dan) surname, a surname change caused by taboo avoidance in the Southern Song, and the Dan surname among southwestern ethnic minorities.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commandery and Hall Names

The Dan surname has Nanyang Commandery as its commandery designation and Nanyang Hall as its hall name; other self-established hall names include Wude Hall.

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Migration and Distribution

The Dan surname was initially located in Shaanxi. During the Han period, some moved to Henan, Shanxi, and Anhui for official service and other reasons, forming a prestigious lineage around Wan County in Henan. From the Tang and Song periods onward, it spread to many parts of China.

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Notable People

Historical Figures

Dan Qin was a Han-era military commander and served as Protector General of the Western Regions from AD 1 to 13. Dan Yuanxing, from Anlu in Huguang during the Ming dynasty, served as magistrate of Wuling. Dan Cunxue, from Puqi in Huguang during the Ming dynasty, served as judicial commissioner of Xuzhou Prefecture and assistant prefect of Chongqing Prefecture.

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Genealogy and Generation Names

Genealogical Generation Names

The generation names in the seventh continuation of the Butan surname genealogy of Puqi (Chibi), Hubei, are: Chuan Shang De Mao, Gong Zhao Han Tang, Jia Chong Ren Rang, Dai Xuan Xian Liang, Xue Zun Kong Meng, Pin Zhong Duan Fang, Bo Hou Heng Yuan, and Xian Qi Tong Chang.

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