Zan History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of ZanWhat does the name Zan mean? The German surname Zan is derived from the Middle High German word "zan," which means "tooth." It is believed that the surname takes its origin from a nickname, most likely bestowed on the original bearer due to either a prominent tooth or a missing tooth. Early Origins of the Zan familyThe surname Zan was first found in the various regions of Germany and its neighboring countries in which the name first emerged. The earliest such instance dates back as far as 1179, when Chuonrad Zant was recorded to be living in Gurk, a village in the mountains that separate Austria and Germany. Early History of the Zan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zan research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1179, 1210, 1235, 1631, 1677, 1707, 1765 and 1830 are included under the topic Early Zan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Zahn, Zan, Zant, Zandt, Zähnle, Czant and others. Early Notables of the Zan familyNotables of the time with the name Zan included
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