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Clan

Summary: A clan is an exogamous (or closely related) group in which membership is based on stipulated descent. The clans of Scotland and China are two examples. China Chinese family name Consort clan The five main Han Chinese Punti clans in Hong Kong are: Tang clan, arrived in Hong Kong in 1069 Hau clan, arrived in the 12th century Pang clan, arrived in the 12th century Man clan, arrived in ...

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Clan

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A clan is an exogamous (or closely related) group in which membership is based on stipulated descent.

The clans of Scotland and China are two examples.

China

The five main Han Chinese Punti clans in Hong Kong are:
  • Tang clan, arrived in Hong Kong in 1069
  • Hau clan, arrived in the 12th century
  • Pang clan, arrived in the 12th century
  • Man clan, arrived in 1307
  • Liu clan, arrived in the 15th century
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