Surname Overview
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Guànqiū was a compound surname that later split into the surnames Guàn and Qiū.
Guànqiū Surname
Surname profileGuànqiū / Kuan-ch'iu
Origins
Surname Origin
The Guàn surname originated from the compound surname Guànqiū after the character Qiū was removed; it was also written as Guàn.
Historical Records
Character and Pronunciation
In the surname, 毌 is pronounced guàn and is distinct from 毋 and 母.
Notable People
Historical Figure
Wei had the historical figure Guànqiū Jiǎn.
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