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The Korean Surname Seol

Meaning: Ancient Silla clan Rank: #69 in Korea Share: 1.43%

👑 Ancestral Lineage & Clan Origin (Bon-gwan)

Primary Origin Clans: Seol Clan (설씨 본관)

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

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FAQ for Surname Seol

What does the Korean surname Seol (설) mean?

The surname Seol is written with the Hanja character 薛, which literally translates to "Ancient Silla clan".

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

The major origin clans (Bon-gwan) for Seol include Seol Clan (설씨 본관).