Kang Surname

Surname Overview

The surname Kang is pronounced Kàng. It is currently uncommon but widely distributed, and is found among the Han and Tujia peoples. It is recorded in the Zheng Tongzhi, Clan Catalog, with Danyang as its commandery seat.

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Historical Records

Documentary Attestations

The Guangyun and the commentary to the Hou Han Shu, Annals of Emperor Huan, record that the Kang surname descended from San Kang, a grandee of Wei, and mention Kang Xi, who served as governor of Hanzhong during the Han dynasty.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commandery and Hall Name

The Kang surname has Danyang as its commandery seat. Its hall name is Danyang Hall, also called Runzhou Hall or Danyang Hall with the variant character 杨.

Reference: 抗姓_抗姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Migration and Distribution

Distribution

The Kang surname is widely distributed but small in number, occurring in Shangyi in Hebei, Lushi in Henan, Taiyuan in Shanxi, Hancheng in Shaanxi, Lichuan in Hubei, and Qiubei in Yunnan.

Reference: 抗姓_抗姓的来源和历史_百家姓

Notable People

Historical Figures

Kang Xu was a native of Danyang in the Later Han. He served as governor of Changsha and as a Zhonglang General, was enfeoffed as Marquis of Dongxiang of Wucheng, and later became Commandant of Mount Tai. Kang Liangyu lived during the Ming dynasty and was known for filial conduct.

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