Surname · Korean origin
Kang
Meaning
The surname Kang means Ginger (姜).
Origin
Korean
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Kang
Kang is written with the hanja 姜, one of the oldest Chinese surnames.
What kind of surname is Kang?
Kang 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 Kang
You may also see this surname written as:
- Gang
Other Korean surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Kang mean?
The surname Kang means Ginger (姜). Kang is written with the hanja 姜, one of the oldest Chinese surnames.
Where does the surname Kang come from?
Kang is a surname of Korean origin.
What kind of surname is Kang?
Kang is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Kang?
Variant spellings of Kang include Gang.
What are other Korean surnames?
Other Korean surnames include Ahn, Baek, Choi, Han, Hong, Hwang.