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The source explicitly identifies Dian as a currently rare surname and records its use among Han and Dai people; it should therefore not be limited to a single ethnic group.
Diān Surname
Surname profileDiān / Tien
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The source names Dian Liang as a person of the Guangwu period of Han, says he lived for generations in Dayungu of Hebei, and identifies his ancestors as belonging to the Shaodang Qiang. This is only an entry about one person and does not connect other people surnamed Dian into one lineage.
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