Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 燕 (Yàn) has ancient origins dating back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE). It originates from two sources: one from the Ji clan, as descendants of the ancient Yan state during the Shang Dynasty, and another from the Ji姓, as descendants of the Yan state established by King Wu of Zhou's brother, who was granted the territory of Yan (modern-day northern Hebei and western Liaoning). After the state's fall, the royal family adopted the state name as their surname.
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Yan Gongnan (燕公楠)
Official and poet from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, known for his work 'Wu Feng Ji'.
Yan Du (燕度)
a Song Dynasty official from Yidu, known for his governance roles including magistrate and transport deputy commissioner.
Yan Zhaolin (燕照邻)
a hermit of the Song Dynasty, from Yangdi, whose life is recorded in 'Guo Ting Lu'.
'燕' is a surname with deep roots in Chinese history, originating from ancient states and symbolizing peace and tranquility, like the graceful swallow bird.
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