Surname · Korean origin
Hwang
Meaning
The surname Hwang means Yellow (黃).
Origin
Korean
Type
clan name
The origin of the surname Hwang
Hwang is written with the hanja 黃, “yellow.”
What kind of surname is Hwang?
Hwang 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.
Other Korean surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Hwang mean?
The surname Hwang means Yellow (黃). Hwang is written with the hanja 黃, “yellow.”
Where does the surname Hwang come from?
Hwang is a surname of Korean origin.
What kind of surname is Hwang?
Hwang is a clan name surname.
What are other Korean surnames?
Other Korean surnames include Ahn, Baek, Choi, Han, Hong, Jang.