Chuan (surname)

Chuan, Quan (in Mainland China), Chuen (in Cantonese pronunciation) is a rare Chinese family name. The Chuan (Quan, Chuen) family are said to be descendants of the the Emperors of the Han Dynasty. After its overthrow, a prince changed his name, (in fear of persecution), to Chuan (Quan, Chuen), because of the composition of the hanzi 全. To the top, it is the character which means people. To the bottom it is the character which means King. Therefore, the family ancestors are the Kings of the Chinese people.
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