정
Jung
鄭 — Solemn, Earnest
2,151,879
Population
#5
Country Rank
4.3%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Jeong surname has numerous clan branches, with the Dongnae Jeong and Hadong Jeong clans being among the most prominent. The character 鄭 originally referred to an ancient Chinese state. Many Jeong families played significant roles in Goryeo and Joseon politics and scholarship.