About An
The surname An has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Korean, the surname An (안) is derived from the Chinese character 安 (An), meaning "peace" or "tranquility." It is one of the most common surnames in Korea. In Vietnamese, the surname An is derived from the Chinese character 安 (An), which also means "peace" or "tranquility." However, it can also be a variant of the Vietnamese surname Nguyễn. In Chinese, the surname An (安) has various meanings, including "peace," "tranquility," or "safety." The meaning of the surname An can vary depending on the cultural and linguistic background.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname An based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent An in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell An using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.