Origins
Origin of the New Suzhou Surname
The newer Suzhou surname “点” originated when a family jointly chose a surname for a child: the four dots represent the four ancestral surnames, while “占” above signifies that the four families share it.
Diǎn Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 49Diǎn / Tien
Historical Records
Documentary Attestations
The surname 點 existed in ancient times and is recorded in Xingyuan and Taiping Tuhua Xingshi Zong; it is also included in Xinbian Qianjiaxing and Xingshi Cidian.
Migration and Distribution
Present Distribution
The surname 點 is currently distributed in Linfen, Shanxi, and Lushui, Yunnan, and is also found in Lulong, Hebei, Xintai, Shandong, and Huainan, Anhui.
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