Meaning: The surname 全 (Quán) originates from ancient official titles. During the Zhou Dynasty, there was an official position called '全' responsible for managing jade artifacts. Individuals who held this position adopted '全' as their surname. Additionally, some Quan surnames come from the adaptation of surnames by ethnic minorities.
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Quan Yuanli (全元立)
A Ming Dynasty scholar and bibliophile, known for his opposition to the powerful official Yan Song and his deep filial piety.
Quan Dazhen (全大震)
a Ming Dynasty literati known for his poetry and calligraphy, who lived a destitute life in his later years and died away from home.
Quan Bi (全璧)
A Song Dynasty literary figure from Shanyin, known for his poetry and association with the Gu Shan Society after the Yuan conquest.
'全' symbolizes completeness and perfection. This surname has ancient roots tied to the management of precious jade artifacts in the Zhou Dynasty.