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