A surname from the ancient state of Wei, associated with the philosopher Laozi's lineage.
Why it scores this way
Easy to say66
Mostly easy. The only friction is uang, which English speakers usually turn into something close.
Recognised in China51
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write84
12 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Duangan Mu — Warring States hermit (4th century BC), praised by Mencius.
Duangan Peng — Qi state counselor in Warring States period. Advised King Wei of Qi to attack Wei to rescue Zhao, contributing to the Battle of Guiling.
Duangan Chong — Wei state official during Warring States period. Sent by the King of Wei to cede territory to Qin, recorded in Zhanguoce.