Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 阎 (Yán) originates from the Ji clan, a branch of the Zhou Dynasty's ruling family. It is derived from the place name 阎乡, where descendants of Kang Shu, a brother of King Wu of Zhou, were granted land. Some variations of the surname also come from少数民族 (minority ethnic groups) who adopted the name during historical assimilation.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.77 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.327 place
Yan Yanzhao (阎彦昭)
a Southern Song dynasty official who served in various regional military and administrative roles.
Yan Xiuling (阎修龄)
a poet of the late Ming and early Qing dynasty, known for his literary works in the Jianghuai region.
Yan Ermei (阎尔梅)
A poet and scholar of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his profound and vigorous poetry.
'阎' is a surname with deep roots in ancient Chinese nobility and mythology. It’s tied to the Zhou Dynasty and has connections to both royal lineage and the mystical underworld.
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