Surname Overview
The Lian surname is a currently uncommon Han Chinese surname, pronounced liàn. It is included in Xinbian Qian Jia Xing.
炼 Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 1Origins
The origin of the Lian surname is unknown.
Historical Records
Documentary Record
Xinbian Qian Jia Xing records the Lian surname.
Migration and Distribution
Distribution
The Lian surname is found in Wuqing, Tianjin; Yima, Henan; Fengshun, Guangdong; and Guanyang, Guangxi. It is also found in Lulong and Yuxian, Hebei, and Hsinchu, Taiwan.
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