Most Common Korean Last Names and Their Meanings

• Kim (김) — 21.5% of population (Gold / Royal Brightness)
• Lee (이) — 14.7% of population (Plum Tree / Joseon Royalty)
• Park (박) — 8.4% of population (Sacred Gourd / Silla Founder)
• Choi (최) — 4.7% of population (Towering Mountain Peak)
• Jung (정) — 4.4% of population (Righteous Governance)

Korean surnames carry rich historic royal lineage dating back thousands of years.