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