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Byeon

卞 — A cap tassel; an ancient Chinese surname

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Origin & History

The Byeon surname traces its origins to the Miryang Byeon clan, the dominant branch in Korea. The character 卞 was originally associated with an aristocratic lineage in ancient China. Byeon families rose to prominence during the Goryeo and Joseon periods as administrative officials and scholars.