TheNameDBHan
OtherMeaning
Han dynasty or a Chinese/Korean personal name.
Etymology
In Chinese, derived from the Han dynasty or from various Chinese characters; in Korean, often derived from the Hanja character for 'Han' with various meanings depending on the character used. The surname has different origins and meanings depending on the specific Chinese or Korean character employed.
About the Han Surname
A common East Asian surname with multiple possible origins and meanings depending on the Chinese or Korean characters used. The name has spread globally with Asian diaspora populations.
Distribution
Primarily China and Korea, with significant diaspora populations worldwide.
Notable Bearers
Han Solo (fictional character), various historical figures