Meaning: The surname 连 (Lián) has its origins in two main sources. One is from the state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period, tracing back to the descendants of Lian Cheng, a minister of the state. The other source is from the ancient official title '连长' (Lián Zhǎng), with descendants adopting the title as their surname.
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.198 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.330 place
Lian Sanyi (连三益)
a Song Dynasty scholar and official known for his integrity, who served as the magistrate of Shaxian and the prefect of Guangzhou.
Lian Jian (连涧)
a Southern Song dynasty official, served as the county magistrate of Anxi in 1155, with two extant poems.
Lian Jia (连甲)
an official in the late Qing Dynasty, served as the Provincial Judge of Shandong and the Provincial Governor of Hubei.
The surname 连 has roots in ancient China, either from the state of Qi or from the title of an official. It symbolizes continuity and connection, reflecting the historical and cultural ties of its bearers.