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The Korean Surname Ban

Meaning: Riverside Rank: #60 in Korea Share: 1.64%

👑 Ancestral Lineage & Clan Origin (Bon-gwan)

Primary Origin Clans: Ban Clan (반씨 본관)

Ban (潘) is an authentic Korean family surname tracing back to ancient dynastic clan origins in Goryeo and Joseon.

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FAQ for Surname Ban

What does the Korean surname Ban (반) mean?

The surname Ban is written with the Hanja character 潘, which literally translates to "Riverside".

What is the ancestral origin (Bon-gwan) of the Ban surname?

The major origin clans (Bon-gwan) for Ban include Ban Clan (반씨 본관).