Surname Overview
Surname Entry and Pronunciation
The source explicitly classifies “犴” as a rare surname, primarily pronounced àn; another reference records hān, while it states that the Hanyu Da Zidian gives àn. The source does not specify an ethnic group or country of affiliation.
Reference: 犴姓_犴姓的来源和历史_百家姓
Historical Records
Textual Attestation and Variant Form
The source says that the surname is included in the Xu Tongzhi, “Clan Records,” and reports related notes from the Han Shu, “Biography of King Liang,” through Xing Shi Kaolue; it also records “豻” as a variant form of “犴.” These are compilation and quotation details reported by the source, not independently verified here against the originals.
Reference: 犴姓_犴姓的来源和历史_百家姓