KUAN
Kuan
The surname Kuan is of Chinese origin and is not commonly found in British records. It is a romanised variant of the Chinese character "关" (Guān or Kwan in Cantonese). The character has different meanings in Chinese, including "pass" or "gate".
In the United Kingdom, individuals with the surname Kuan may have roots in regions with significant Chinese populations, such as Hong Kong or mainland China.
Due to the diverse cultural heritage of the British population, it is not uncommon to find surnames from various backgrounds. The presence of the surname Kuan in the UK reflects the country's history of welcoming immigrants from different parts of the world.
As with many surnames of non-British origin, the surname Kuan may have different variations in spelling and pronunciation. In modern times, individuals with the surname Kuan may have integrated into British society while still treasuring their Chinese heritage.
There are approximately 99 people named Kuan in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kuan.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Cheung
- Chi-ho
- Chiaw
- Chong
- Yu
Female
- Dot
- Irene
- Katherine
- Kit
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.