Park
The origin of the surname Park
Park is written with the hanja 朴, associated with the gourd and with simplicity.
How Korean surnames work
Korean surnames are few in number but shared by huge populations — Kim, Lee (Yi) and Park alone account for a large share of all Koreans. Each is written with a hanja (a Chinese-origin character) and is tied to a clan or lineage identified by an ancestral seat (bongwan). The surname comes first, before the given name, and Korean women traditionally keep their own surname after marriage.
Variants & spellings
- Bak
- Pak
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Park mean?
The surname Park means Gourd (朴). Park is written with the hanja 朴, associated with the gourd and with simplicity.
Where does the surname Park come from?
Park is a surname of Korean origin.
What kind of surname is Park?
Park is a clan name surname.
How common is the surname Park in the United States?
Park is the 343rd most common surname in the United States (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 81,890 people.