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Gong

孔 — Confucius (surname of Confucius); hole, cavity

85 000
Population
#53
Classement national
0,17%
de la population
Korean Names
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Origine et histoire

The Gong surname in Korea is most closely associated with the Gokbu Gong clan, believed to descend from Confucius's lineage through scholars who migrated from China. The character 孔 is the original surname of Confucius (孔子), lending the name a scholarly prestige in Korean culture.