Surname · Korean origin
Jang
Meaning
The surname Jang means Draw a bow (張).
Origin
Korean
Type
clan name
Variants
1
The origin of the surname Jang
Jang is written with the hanja 張, “to stretch” or “draw a bow.”
What kind of surname is Jang?
Jang 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 Jang
You may also see this surname written as:
- Chang
Other Korean surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Jang mean?
The surname Jang means Draw a bow (張). Jang is written with the hanja 張, “to stretch” or “draw a bow.”
Where does the surname Jang come from?
Jang is a surname of Korean origin.
What kind of surname is Jang?
Jang is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Jang?
Variant spellings of Jang include Chang.
What are other Korean surnames?
Other Korean surnames include Ahn, Baek, Choi, Han, Hong, Hwang.