황
Hwang
黃 — Yellow
697,171
Population
#16
Country Rank
1.4%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Hwang surname is primarily linked to the Changwon Hwang and Pyeongsan Hwang clans. The character 黃 means yellow, a color of imperial significance in East Asian culture. Hwang families have a long tradition in both civil scholarship and military service.