Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 阎 (Yán) originates from the Ji clan, a branch of the Zhou Dynasty's ruling family. It is derived from the place name 阎乡, where descendants of Kang Shu, a brother of King Wu of Zhou, were granted land. Some variations of the surname also come from少数民族 (minority ethnic groups) who adopted the name during historical assimilation.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.77 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.327 place
Yan Yuxi (阎禹锡)
A person from Dongling (present-day northwest of Zhenyuan County, Guizhou) during the Southern Song Dynasty, with unknown life details.
Yan Xiuling (阎修龄)
a poet of the late Ming and early Qing dynasty, known for his literary works in the Jianghuai region.
Yan Cangshu (阎苍舒)
a Southern Song dynasty official and scholar, served as the Vice Minister of Personnel and Prefect of Jiangling, authored 'Yan Cangshu Collection' and 'Xingyuan Zhi'.
'阎' is a surname with deep roots in ancient Chinese nobility and mythology. It’s tied to the Zhou Dynasty and has connections to both royal lineage and the mystical underworld.
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