Surname · Korean origin
Ko
Meaning
The surname Ko means High, tall (高).
Origin
Korean
Type
clan name
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Ko
Ko is written with the hanja 高, “high” or “tall.”
What kind of surname is Ko?
Ko 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 Ko
You may also see this surname written as:
- Go
- Koh
Other Korean surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Ko mean?
The surname Ko means High, tall (高). Ko is written with the hanja 高, “high” or “tall.”
Where does the surname Ko come from?
Ko is a surname of Korean origin.
What kind of surname is Ko?
Ko is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Ko?
Variant spellings of Ko include Go, Koh.
What are other Korean surnames?
Other Korean surnames include Ahn, Baek, Choi, Han, Hong, Hwang.