Ran is one of the common surnames in China, and its origin can be traced back to ancient times. According to historical records, the ancestor of the surname Ran was a man named Ran Sheng in the Zhou Dynasty. He was one of the heroes of Zhou Wuwang, and was sealed in Ranguo (now zhenping county, Nanyang City, Henan Province). Later, his descendants took Ran as their surname.

In the history of China, Ran also made many contributions and achievements. For example, Ran Min in the Northern and Southern Dynasties was an important official and general in the Northern Wei Dynasty. He is known as "Ran Cai" for his outstanding political and military performance. In addition, in the Tang Dynasty, Ran Chan was a famous writer and calligrapher. His calligraphy style is unique and is called "Ranti".

At present, Ranshi is widely distributed in China, especially in southern China, such as Hunan, Hubei, Guangdong and Guangxi provinces. In addition, in the overseas Chinese community, there are also many people surnamed Ran. They have made positive performances and contributions in various fields and made their own contributions to the prosperity and development of the Chinese nation.

In a word, Ran is an important representative of China's traditional surnames. The study of its history and present situation can enlighten us to understand China's cultural traditions and social changes, and also enable us to better understand and know the nation Ran, and further promote the unity and development of the Chinese nation.