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Gal

葛 — Kudzu, Arrowroot vine

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Origine et histoire

The Gal surname is associated with the Namyang Gal clan. The character 葛 refers to the kudzu vine, a plant known for its tenacity and rapid growth — qualities valued in traditional East Asian culture. Gal ancestors appear in Goryeo records as officials in the Gyeonggi Province area.