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