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The Korean Surname Hwang

Meaning: Yellow, imperial gold Rank: #15 in Korea Share: 1.4%

👑 Ancestral Lineage & Clan Origin (Bon-gwan)

Primary Origin Clans: Changwon Hwang (창원 황씨)

Traceable to scholar-officials in ancient Goryeo.

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FAQ for Surname Hwang

What does the Korean surname Hwang (황) mean?

The surname Hwang is written with the Hanja character 黃, which literally translates to "Yellow, imperial gold".

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

The major origin clans (Bon-gwan) for Hwang include Changwon Hwang (창원 황씨).