Xuan Surname

Surname Overview

The Xuan surname is relatively rare but widely distributed, with a notable presence in Heilongjiang in northeast China.

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Origins

Traditions concerning the origins of the Xuan surname include descendants of Xuanyao, son of the Yellow Emperor; Xuanshou, a minister of the Yellow Emperor; Xuanyuan of Emperor Gengzi; and descendants of the ancient vassal state of Xuandu who adopted the state name as their surname. The surname is also found among the Korean ethnic group.

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Historical Records

Historical Figures

Historical figures listed under the Xuan surname include Xuansu, a Western Han physician; Xuan He of the Eastern Han; and Xuan Lan, a political commentator of the Southern Qi. Xuan He served as governor of Jiujiang and later became Grand Minister of Agriculture.

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Migration and Distribution

Distribution

The Xuan surname is relatively common in Lunjiabupo Village of Tangwu Town in Changle, Weifang, and in Xuanjia Village of Weicheng. Many people with the surname are also found in Qian'an, Tangshan, Hebei, and Xiazhang Town, Tai'an, Shandong.

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Genealogy and Generation Names

Genealogical Generation Names

One recorded Xuan genealogy sequence is “Guo, Zuo, Wei, Ji, Shi, Zhao, Li, Qi, Da, Yi.” In Qian'an County, Fu, Jing, and Fu are all recorded as belonging to the Shi generation.

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