Heo

許 — To permit, To allow

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Origin & History

The Heo surname is most associated with the Gimhae Heo clan and the Yangcheon Heo clan. The Gimhae Heo traces to Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Gaya, said to be a princess from Ayodhya, India. The character 許 means to permit or promise.

Clan Origins