Surname Overview
Overview
澹 is a relatively rare Han Chinese surname, pronounced Tán; it is currently distributed in Taiyuan, Linfen, Yuncheng, and other places in Shanxi.
Tán Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 7Tán / T'an
Origins
From Tantai
One branch originated with Tantai Mie-ming, a disciple of Confucius in the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period. Many Tantai families later simplified the compound surname to 澹; this branch is pronounced Tán and regards Tantai Mie-ming as its founding ancestor.
Other Origins
The records also state that the surname may have changed from 啖 to avoid the personal name of Emperor Wuzong of Tang, Li Yan, and also record an origin from the name of Danshui; these branches include the pronunciation Dàn.
Commanderies and Clan Halls
Commandery and Halls
The recorded commandery association is Taiyuan Prefecture, with the halls Taiyuan Hall, Zhanjiao Hall, and Huibi Hall.
Migration and Distribution
The Dan families were active early in Shandong, later moved to Jiangsu and Shanxi, and took Taiyuan as their commandery association; today they are scattered in Jiangxi, Anhui, Shandong, and other places.
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