최
Choi
崔 — Lofty, Towering
2,333,927
Population
#4
Country Rank
4.7%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Choi surname traces back to Choi Chiwon, a renowned scholar of the late Silla period who studied in Tang China. The Gyeongju Choi clan is the oldest and most prominent branch. The character 崔 conveys a sense of height and eminence.