Surname · Vietnamese origin
Tran
Meaning
The surname Tran means To display, arrange (陳).
Origin
Vietnamese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Tran
Trần derives from the character 陳; the Trần dynasty ruled medieval Vietnam.
What kind of surname is Tran?
Tran is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Vietnamese naming tradition — you can read how Vietnamese surnames were formed on our Vietnamese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Tran
You may also see this surname written as:
- Trần
Other Vietnamese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Tran mean?
The surname Tran means To display, arrange (陳). Trần derives from the character 陳; the Trần dynasty ruled medieval Vietnam.
Where does the surname Tran come from?
Tran is a surname of Vietnamese origin.
What kind of surname is Tran?
Tran is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Tran?
Variant spellings of Tran include Trần.
What are other Vietnamese surnames?
Other Vietnamese surnames include Bui, Dang, Do, Hoang, Le, Ly.