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