Surname · Korean origin
Park
Meaning
The surname Park means Gourd (朴).
Origin
Korean
Type
clan name
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Park
Park is written with the hanja 朴, associated with the gourd and with simplicity.
What kind of surname is Park?
Park is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Korean naming tradition — you can read how Korean surnames were formed on our Korean last names page.
Variants & spellings of Park
You may also see this surname written as:
- Bak
- Pak
Other Korean surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Park mean?
The surname Park means Gourd (朴). Park is written with the hanja 朴, associated with the gourd and with simplicity.
Where does the surname Park come from?
Park is a surname of Korean origin.
What kind of surname is Park?
Park is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Park?
Variant spellings of Park include Bak, Pak.
What are other Korean surnames?
Other Korean surnames include Ahn, Baek, Choi, Han, Hong, Hwang.