Luan Surname

Surname Overview

Luan (欒), pronounced luán, has approximately 490,000 people and ranks 228th.

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Origins

Two Origins

The Luan surname mainly has two origins: the Ji branch began when Bin, grandson of Duke Jing of Jin, received Luan as his fief and took the place name as his surname; the Jiang branch came from Jian, son of Duke Hui of Qi, whose style name was Zi Luan, with the character taken as the surname.

Reference: 栾姓起源分布与家谱家族

Historical Records

Documentary Records

The Zheng Tongzhi: Shizulüe records two Luan lines: the descendants of Luan Bin of Jin, of the Ji surname, who took a fief as their surname; and the descendants of Zi Luan of Qi, of the Jiang surname, who took a style name as their surname.

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Commanderies and Clan Halls

Commanderies and Hall Names

The Luan surname's commanderies include Xihe and Wei. Its principal hall names include Chongyi Hall, also called Lihou Hall, and Xunde Hall.

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Migration and Distribution

Historical Distribution

During the Song dynasty, the Luan population was small and mainly distributed in Henan. In the Ming dynasty, it numbered about 15,000, concentrated in Shandong, Sichuan, and Hebei, with about 80% gathered in Shandong.

Reference: 栾姓起源分布与家谱家族

Notable People

Historical Figure: Luan Bu

Luan Bu of the Western Han came from Liang and served as an aide to the King of Liang. After Emperor Gaozu killed Peng Yue, Luan Bu risked his life to collect and bury Peng Yue's remains; he was pardoned, later became a duwei, and under Emperor Wen served as Chancellor of Yan and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Li.

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