Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 潘 (Pān) has its origins in ancient China, with several theories about its emergence. One widely accepted version is that it derives from the Ji (姬) clan, an offspring of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendant Ji Sun was granted the land of Pan and adopted it as his surname. Another theory links it to the Mi (芈) clan, tracing back to Pan Chong, a noble from the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.35 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.43 place
PAN YUE (潘岳)
An official and poet of the Western Jin Dynasty, known for his literary talent and early fame, served in various government positions before being falsely accused of treason and executed.
Pan Shi (潘寔)
A figure from the Ming Dynasty, styled Yicheng, from Pinghu.
Pan Youyou (潘有猷)
a modern figure from Wuxing, Zhejiang, served as the president of China Public School and chairman of Chenbao and Shenbao.
The surname 潘 is deeply rooted in Chinese history, possibly originating from the Zhou Dynasty's royal lineage or the ancient state of Chu. It carries the legacy of ancient aristocracy and territorial inheritance.
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