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Ham

咸 — Salty; All, Together

80 000
Población
#60
Clasificación nacional
0,16%
de la población
Nombres coreanos
Cultura

Origen e historia

The Ham surname is primarily associated with the Gangreung Ham clan. The character 咸 carries dual meanings of saltiness and universality. Ham ancestors are said to have held military commands during the Goryeo dynasty, and the surname appears frequently in Joseon-era civil records.