류/유
Ryu
柳 — Willow tree
680,000
Population
#19
Country Rank
1.4%
of Population
Korean Names
Culture
Origin & History
The Ryu (柳) surname uses the character for willow tree and is primarily associated with the Munhwa Ryu clan, one of the most distinguished lineages in Korea. The pronunciation varies between 류 and 유 depending on regional convention and the initial sound rule (dueum beopchik).