Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 甘 (Gān) originates from ancient China, tracing back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It is derived from the fiefdom of Gan, granted to Prince Shuyu, a son of King Wu of Zhou. The descendants of this lineage adopted the name of their territory, forming the Gan clan. Additionally, some Gan surnames stem from the ancient state of Gan in present-day Sichuan, as well as from少数民族 (ethnic minorities) who adopted the name.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.137 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.245 place
Gan Yinglong (甘应龙)
a figure during the Southern Song Dynasty, active in the Jiatai era.
Gan Wenzheng (甘文政)
A philanthropist from Lishui during the Northern Song Dynasty, known for funding the restoration of Baosheng Temple in 1058.
Gan Yong (甘泳)
a poet of the late Song and early Yuan dynasty, renowned for his integrity and the poetic collection 'Dongxi Collection'.
'甘' is a sweet and ancient surname, tracing back to royal lineage in the Zhou Dynasty. It’s a name that carries a sense of nobility and tradition.
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