Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 蓝 originates from the Spring and Autumn period in the state of Chu. It is derived from the Mi clan, where a noble named Xiong Jie had descendants who adopted the surname Jie. Later, a branch of Jie changed their surname to 蓝 after settling in Lantian (present-day Lantian County, Shaanxi). Additionally, another origin traces back to the Qin Dynasty, where descendants of the royal family were granted land in Lantian and took the surname 蓝.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.164 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.131 place
Lan Tian (蓝田)
a Ming Dynasty scholar and censor from Shandong, known for his integrity and reclusion after political struggles.
Lan Caihe (蓝采和)
a legendary figure of the late Tang dynasty, known as one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology.
Lan Zhi (蓝智)
a poet of the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, known for his fresh and graceful poetry, and the author of 'Lan Jian Collection'.
蓝 is a surname with roots in ancient China, particularly during the Spring and Autumn period. It symbolizes the color blue and is associated with the region of Lantian, Shaanxi.
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