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Kwak
郭 — Outer wall, Enclosure
203,000
Population
#35
Country Rank
0.4%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Kwak surname is mainly linked to the Hyeonpung Kwak clan. The character 郭 means an outer wall or enclosure, suggesting protection. The clan traces its roots to the Gaya confederacy and produced righteous army leaders during the Imjin War.