권
Kwon
權 — Power, Authority
705,941
Population
#15
Country Rank
1.4%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Kwon surname is dominated by the Andong Kwon clan, one of the oldest and most respected lineages in Korea. The character 權 means power or authority. The Andong Kwon family played a crucial role in the founding of the Goryeo Dynasty alongside Wang Geon.