Surname · Vietnamese origin
Phan
Meaning
The surname Phan means An ancient clan name (潘).
Origin
Vietnamese
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Phan
Phan derives from the Chinese surname character 潘.
What kind of surname is Phan?
Phan 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 Phan
You may also see this surname written as:
- Phan
Other Vietnamese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Phan mean?
The surname Phan means An ancient clan name (潘). Phan derives from the Chinese surname character 潘.
Where does the surname Phan come from?
Phan is a surname of Vietnamese origin.
What kind of surname is Phan?
Phan is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Phan?
Variant spellings of Phan include Phan.
What are other Vietnamese surnames?
Other Vietnamese surnames include Bui, Dang, Do, Hoang, Le, Ly.