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Gong

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

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Origin & History

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.