Han (Hangul 한, Hanja 韓) is the typical romanized spelling of the Korean family name. Other alternate spellings for 한 include Hahn and Haan. In hanja, it translates to "King”, “Kingdom”, “country" and/or “Korean people”. Han is the oldest name in Korea.
As with all the Korean family names, the holders of the Han surname are divided into different patrilineal clans, or lineages, known in Korean as bon-gwan, based on their ancestral seat. Most such clans trace their lineage back to a specific founder. This system was at its height under the Joseon Dynasty, but it remains in use today. There are approximately 241 such clans claimed by South Koreans.
The Danju Han clan was founded by Han Chong-rye, in the 10th century AD.
Samhwa clan
Its representative person is the calligrapher Han Ho.
Goksan clan
Han Ye, the founder of the Goksan Han clan, came to Goryeo from the Song Dynasty, in 1206. His descendants include Han Yi-won (韓以原), who lived during the reign of Sukjong of Joseon, and excelled in poetry and epidemiology and Han Yeo-yu (韓汝愈), Han Si-yu (韓是愈), and Han Mun-gun (韓文健), who gained fame as scholars.
In 2015, there were 6,266 members of Goksan Han clan in South Korea.
Notable People With The Surname: 한
Singers
Han Sang-hyuk (stage name Hyuk), South Korean singer, dancer and actor, member of boy band VIXX
Han Seung-woo, South Korean singer, rapper, dancer and actor, member of boy band Victon, former member of boy band X1
Han Seung-yeon, South Korean singer and actress, former member of girl group Kara
Han Sun-hwa, South Korean singer and actress, former member of girl group Secret
Han Hye-ri, South Korean singer and actress, former member of girl group I.B.I
There are two Korean surnames which are believed to be related and share common ancestry and origin with the Cheongju Han. The Taewon Seonwoo and the Hangju Gi clans are believed to have originated from the same root as the Cheongju Han clan.
According to genealogical records, Gijun, the last King of Gojoseon, is believed to have had three sons, U-Pyeong (우평), U-Seong (우성) and U-Ryang (우량). During Korea's Three Kingdoms period, U-Pyeong is said to have settled in Goguryeo, and his descendants later established the Taewon Seonwoo clan, U-Seong is said to have settled in Baekje, and his descendants later established the Hangju Gi clan and finally, U-Ryang is said to have settled in Silla and his descendants later established the Cheongju Han clan, with its bon-gwan in Cheongju.
Many Korean historians believe that Gijun of Gojoseon was actually "Hanjun"(한준) and had the surname Han (韓), not Gi and that all of the Kings of Gojoseon were of the surname Han (韓).
There is a controversy over Gija's origin. It is believed that he came from the Chinese Shang Dynasty and was a paternal uncle (or brother) of the last Shang ruler, King Zhou, however Gija likely came from the Eastern Yi. Gija and his descendants were also believed to have the surname Han (韓), as Jun, the last King of Gojoseon and a descendant of Gija, who, after fleeing from Wiman, claimed himself as the King of Han (한왕; 韓王), when he founded Mahan (part of the Samhan). With this it shows that the surname Han may have existed since the time of Gojoseon and establishes the Han clan (韓) as the oldest surname in Korea (dating back to around 5000 years ago) and as the rulers Gojoseon and Mahan.
However, many Korean historians deny any existence of Gija and Gija Joseon, accepting it as a legend.
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HanHangul한Hanja韓Revised RomanizationHanMcCune ReischauerHan Contents 1 Clans 1 1 Cheongju clan 1 2 Danju clan 1 3 Samhwa clan 1 4 Goksan clan 2 Notable People With The Surname 한 2 1 Singers 2 2 Actors and actresses 2 3 Sports 2 4 Fictional Characters 2 5 Others 3 Related surnames with Cheongju Han 4 Han and Gojoseon 5 References 6 See alsoClans EditAs with all the Korean family names the holders of the Han surname are divided into different patrilineal clans or lineages known in Korean as bon gwan based on their ancestral seat Most such clans trace their lineage back to a specific founder This system was at its height under the Joseon Dynasty but it remains in use today There are approximately 241 such clans claimed by South Koreans Cheongju clan Edit Cheongju Han clan is considered one of the noble clans of Korea with the Gyeongju Kim Gimhae Kim Miryang Park Gyeongju Seok Pyeongyang Ko and Jeonju Yi clans In the Silla Dynasty all of the Cheongju Hans were part of the seonggol rank During the Joseon Dynasty the Cheongju Han clan produced 16 queens and were considered the highest of the yangban class next to the Jeonju Yi clan Considered one of the most prominent clans since the Gija period of the ancient Gojoseon Kingdom the clan provided the Joseon Dynasty with the biggest number of generals including Han Myeong hoe who was one Joseon s greatest generals and the father of Queen Jangsun first wife of Yejong and Queen Gonghye first wife of Seongjong Danju clan Edit The Danju Han clan was founded by Han Chong rye in the 10th century AD Samhwa clan Edit Its representative person is the calligrapher Han Ho Goksan clan Edit Han Ye the founder of the Goksan Han clan came to Goryeo from the Song Dynasty in 1206 His descendants include Han Yi won 韓以原 who lived during the reign of Sukjong of Joseon and excelled in poetry and epidemiology and Han Yeo yu 韓汝愈 Han Si yu 韓是愈 and Han Mun gun 韓文健 who gained fame as scholars In 2015 there were 6 266 members of Goksan Han clan in South Korea Notable People With The Surname 한 EditSingers Edit Han Sang hyuk stage name Hyuk South Korean singer dancer and actor member of boy band VIXX Han Seung woo South Korean singer rapper dancer and actor member of boy band Victon former member of boy band X1 Han Seung yeon South Korean singer and actress former member of girl group Kara Han Sun hwa South Korean singer and actress former member of girl group Secret Han Hye ri South Korean singer and actress former member of girl group I B IActors and actresses Edit Han Bo bae Han Bo reum Han Chae ah Han Chae young Han Da min Han Do woo Han Eun jung Han Ga in Han Go eun Han Hye jin Han Hye rin Han Hye sook Han Hyo joo Han Jae suk Han Ji an Han Ji eun Han Ji hye Han Ji hyun Han Ji min Han Ji sang Han Ji wan Han Jin hee Han Joo wan Han Joon woo Han Jung soo Han Ki woong Han Na na Han Sang jin Han So hee Han Soo yeon Han Suk kyu Han Sung yun Han Ye ri Han Ye seul Han Yeo reumSports Edit Han Kyu chul South Korean swimmer Han Min su South Korean male sledge hockey player Han Seung woo South Korean shooterFictional Characters Edit Han Ji pyeong Start Up portrayed by Kim Seon ho Han Seo jun True Beauty portrayed by Hwang In yeop Han Joon gi Yakuza Ryu Ga Gotoku Voiced by Yuichi Nakamura Others Edit Consort Han Korean concubine of Emperor Hongwu of the Chinese Ming dynasty Han Terra South Korean polymath Byung chul Han South Korean born Swiss German philosopher Han Hye jin South Korean model Han Seok bong a leading calligrapher during middle JoseonRelated surnames with Cheongju Han EditThere are two Korean surnames which are believed to be related and share common ancestry and origin with the Cheongju Han The Taewon Seonwoo and the Hangju Gi clans are believed to have originated from the same root as the Cheongju Han clan According to genealogical records Gijun the last King of Gojoseon is believed to have had three sons U Pyeong 우평 U Seong 우성 and U Ryang 우량 During Korea s Three Kingdoms period U Pyeong is said to have settled in Goguryeo and his descendants later established the Taewon Seonwoo clan U Seong is said to have settled in Baekje and his descendants later established the Hangju Gi clan and finally U Ryang is said to have settled in Silla and his descendants later established the Cheongju Han clan with its bon gwan in Cheongju Han and Gojoseon EditSee also List of monarchs of Korea Gojoseon Gija Joseon Samhan Proto Three Kingdoms of KoreaMany Korean historians believe that Gijun of Gojoseon was actually Hanjun 한준 and had the surname Han 韓 not Gi and that all of the Kings of Gojoseon were of the surname Han 韓 There is a controversy over Gija s origin It is believed that he came from the Chinese Shang Dynasty and was a paternal uncle or brother of the last Shang ruler King Zhou however Gija likely came from the Eastern Yi Gija and his descendants were also believed to have the surname Han 韓 as Jun the last King of Gojoseon and a descendant of Gija who after fleeing from Wiman claimed himself as the King of Han 한왕 韓王 when he founded Mahan part of the Samhan With this it shows that the surname Han may have existed since the time of Gojoseon and establishes the Han clan 韓 as the oldest surname in Korea dating back to around 5000 years ago and as the rulers Gojoseon and Mahan However many Korean historians deny any existence of Gija and Gija Joseon accepting it as a legend References EditSee also EditHan name Cheongju Han clan Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Han Korean surname amp oldid 1128503185, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
