Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 詹 ('Zhān') originates from the ancient state of Zhan, located in present-day Hubei Province. According to historical records, it traces back to the Zhou Dynasty, specifically to the descendants of King Wen of Zhou. The name 詹 means 'to speak' or 'to utter.'
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.127 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.254 place
Zhan Tianyou (詹天佑)
a late Qing Dynasty railway engineer known for constructing the Gaobeidian to Xiling and Beijing-Zhangjiakou railways, and serving as the chief engineer of the Chinese Railway Company.
Zhan Yu (詹羽)
a scholar and official from Ningde during the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his position as a chief clerk.
Zhan Mengbi (詹梦璧)
A scholar and educator of the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his role as the head of Yanshan Academy.
The surname 詹 is rooted in ancient royalty and means 'to speak.' It’s a distinguished name with a history stretching back to the Zhou Dynasty.
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