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This is a list of Korean surnames, in Hangul alphabetical order. The most common Korean surname (particularly in South Korea) is Kim (김), followed by Lee (이) and Park (박). These three surnames are held by around half of the ethnic Korean population. This article uses the most recent South Korean statistics (currently 2015) as the basis.
Well, when it comes to Korean last names, there's a whole world of history, meaning, and often some symbolism thrown in! From the ubiquitous Kim to the rare gems that'll make even native Korean ...
Seung (Korean name) Shim (Korean surname) Shin (Korean surname) So (Korean name) Son (Korean surname) ... This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 17:53 (UTC).
Lists of East Asian surnames include common Chinese, Japanese, and Korean surnames, or family names. ... This page was last edited on 1 May 2024, at 05:54 (UTC).
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Park (Korean: 박, Korean pronunciation:), also spelled as Pak or Bak, is the third-most common surname in Korea, [1] traditionally traced back to 1st century King Hyeokgeose Park and theoretically inclusive of all of his descendants. Park or Bak is usually assumed to come from the Korean noun Bak (박), meaning "gourd". [2]
Shin Dong-hee (stage name Shindong, born 1985), singer, dancer, member of boy band Super Junior; Shin Dong-hyuk (born 1980 or 1982), North Korean defector and human rights activist; Shin Dong-mi (born 1977), South Korean actress; Shin Dong-woo (stage name CNU, born 1991), South Korean singer and actor, member of boy group B1A4
In Korea, the Yoo lineage traces to the Xia, Han, and Joseon dynasties.Holders of the surname Yoo had a reputation for charity and diligence. The largest Ryu (which is a separate clan from Yoo, but pronounced differently), the Munhwa Ryu, [2] was founded by a man named Ch’a Tal.