Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Status
幵 is a rare surname, pronounced jiān, with an additional pronunciation Qiān.
Qiān Surname
Surname profileQiān / Ch'ien
Origins
Origin Among the Qiang
The Hanqian and Jianqiang were branches of the Qiang who settled in the Tianshui area of Gansu after submitting to the Han, taking the place name as their surname.
Historical Records
Record in the Book of Han
The commentary to the Biography of Zhao Chongguo in the Book of Han records that Qiang people who surrendered to the Han were placed in Tianshui; the area was named Han-Jian County, giving rise to the surname.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery Origin: Tianshui
The commandery association of the Jian surname is Tianshui.
Migration and Distribution
Recorded Present Distribution
The Jian surname is found in Taipei, Taiwan.
Notable People
Historical Figure: Jian Du
Jian Du was a Sichuan transport commissioner during the Song period.
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