홍
Hong
洪 — Flood, Vast
558,853
Population
#21
Country Rank
1.1%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Hong surname is chiefly linked to the Namyang Hong clan, which has been one of the most politically influential families in Korean history. The character 洪 means vast or grand, like a great flood. Hong families produced numerous high-ranking officials during the Joseon Dynasty.