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