Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 谈 (Tán) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE). It is derived from the name of a Zhou Dynasty official, Tan Fu, whose descendants adopted the character 谈 as their surname. Other sources suggest the surname may also trace back to the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE) and the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE).
谈
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.259 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.117 place
Tan Fu (谈复)
a renowned physician of Wuxi County, Changzhou Prefecture, during the Ming Dynasty, whose sons both achieved the status of Jinshi.
Tan Gao You (谈高祐)
A scholar and official from Wuxi during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, served as the magistrate of Quanzhou.
Tan Ti (谈悌)
a Ming Dynasty scholar known for his composure and integrity, served as an official in the Honglu Temple.
'谈' is a surname with deep historical roots, tracing back to ancient Chinese officials and noble families. It carries the meaning of 'discussion' or 'conversation,' reflecting a lineage of intellectual and diplomatic traditions.
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