Origins
Origin and Distribution
The origin of the Quan surname is unknown. It is found in Pinglu, Shanxi; Huainan, Anhui; and Nantou and Taipei in Taiwan.
Quǎn Surname
Surname profileQuǎn / Ch'üan
Historical Records
Documentary Attestation
The Chinese Surname Dictionary records the Quan surname based on the Philippines Chinese Daily and notes that the surname is currently found in Taiwan.
Taiwanese Naming Record
In Taiwan, some people use the character 犬 as the surname corresponding to the zodiac animal dog; a report says that such people are politely called “Brother Dog.”
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