Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 詹 ('Zhān') originates from the ancient state of Zhan, located in present-day Hubei Province. According to historical records, it traces back to the Zhou Dynasty, specifically to the descendants of King Wen of Zhou. The name 詹 means 'to speak' or 'to utter.'
詹
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.127 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.254 place
Zhan Tong (詹同)
A scholar and official from Wuyuan, Anhui, who served as the Minister of Personnel and Chief Editor of the 'Daily Records' during the transition from the Yuan to the Ming dynasty.
Zhan Yangbi (詹仰庇)
a Ming Dynasty official known for his outspokenness, serving as the Right Vice Minister of Justice.
Zhan Lu (詹露)
a scholar from Xiangshan during the Ming Dynasty, became a tribute student in 1632 and served as an instructor.
The surname 詹 is rooted in ancient royalty and means 'to speak.' It’s a distinguished name with a history stretching back to the Zhou Dynasty.
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