Jian

Jian Meaning & Origin

About Jian
The surname Jian is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Chinese character "jian" (简), which means "simple" or "brief." Alternatively, it can be derived from the character "jian" (建), which means "to build" or "to establish." The surname Jian is relatively common in China and is associated with individuals who value simplicity, efficiency, and the ability to build or establish things.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jian: 788
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,822
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jian based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Jian is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤiən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JN', 'AN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jian in Braille

Here's how to represent Jian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Jian in braille

How to sign the name Jian using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Jian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jian in sign language

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