Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 官 (Guān) has multiple origins. One theory traces it back to the Zhou Dynasty, where it was derived from the title of an official, Guan Shu Xian, a son of Emperor Wen of Zhou. Another theory suggests it originated from hereditary office titles, where descendants adopted the name of their ancestral office. Additionally, some claim it arose from place names such as Guanzhuang or Guanqiao, where early bearers of the surname resided.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.257 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.999 place
Guan Yingzhen (官应震)
A Ming Dynasty official from Huanggang, Hubei, known for leading the Chu faction and opposing the Donglin Party, he served as the Vice Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.
GUAN WEN (官文)
A high-ranking official in the Qing Dynasty, served as Governor-General of Huguang, Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion, and Governor-General of Zhili, granted the title of First Class Count Guowei.
Guan Xian (官贤)
a Ming Dynasty scholar from Shandong, served in various official posts including judicial affairs, known for establishing Taiyuan Academy after being dismissed from office.
The surname 官 is deeply rooted in Chinese history, either as a title of nobility or as a reflection of ancestral professions in government service.
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