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Seung

承 — Inherit, Receive; carry on

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Origin & History

The Seung surname is associated with the Buryeong Seung clan. The character 承 conveys the meaning of inheriting or carrying on a legacy, making it a name associated with continuity and filial piety. Seung ancestors appear in Joseon provincial records in the North Jeolla Province region.