- Source: An (Korean surname)
An, also romanized Ahn, is a Korean family name. A total of 109 Korean clans are named 'An', but with different origins. In 2000, there were 637,786 people bearing this surname in South Korea, making it the 20th most common family name in the country, with roughly 2% of the country's population. North Korea does not release figures for surnames, but the percentage is expected to be more than in South Korea.
Clan
In the traditional Korean clan system, which is still the basis of family registry in South Korea, each clan is distinguished by its bon-gwan, the notional ancestral seat of the clan. Typically each clan claims a different person as its founder, although there are exceptions. A total of 109 An clans are extant today. However, most of these are very small. The majority of Ans claim membership in the Sunheung Ahn clan. The Kwangju and Juksan clans are also quite large as well; in addition to these, the Tamjin, Gongsan, Chungju, Dongju, Jeuongwon, Ansan, Jecheon, Angang, and Jucheon clans are significant.
= Sunheung clan
=A total of 73.5% of those with the Korean surname 'Ahn' belongs to the Sunheung clan. The 2000 South Korean census counted 468,827 members of the "Sunheung" Ahn clan. It is a native clan connected with the town of Sunheung, Korea. The Sunheung clan was the most noble and powerful clan among clans with surname An, and was one of the Six Greatest Clans of all Korean clans during the Goryeo dynasty and early Joseon dynasty.
= Juksan clan
=The Juksan Ahn clan came from Ahngukjishin which means "the general who made the country peaceful". Three brothers, viz. Lee Jichun, Lee Yeopchun and Lee Hwachun, achieved a great victory against Japan in the Silla period. Juksan is a town name in Anseong city. Lee Jichun changed his name to Ahn Bangjun, and is the founder of the Juksan clan.
= Gwangju clan
=Ahn Banggeol is the founder of the Gwangju clan. The clan had 43,609 members in 2000 in South Korea, and 48,033 members in 2015 in South Korea. The population in North Korea is unknown.
= Tamjin clan
=The 2015 South Korean census counted 26,098 people of the "Tamjin" Ahn clan. It is a native clan connected with the Gangjin. Tamjin is an old name (before 14C) of Gangjin.
Ahn Woo is the founder of Tamjin clan. Ahn Woo put down the rebellion of Cho Il-shin as a Gunbupanseo (kind of military officer) in 1362.
Ki Ch'ŏl, who was the brother of Empress Gi, exerted his authority in Korea, and he had the Mongol Empire at his back. Ahn Woo put Ki Ch'ŏl to death.
Ahn Woo put Red Turbans to rout who captured Uiju County and Chongju, as Northwest military commander.
Also, Ahn Ji, who was a renowned scholar, who was one of the writers of Yongbieocheonga is from the Tamjin clan.
List of notable people with surname
An Ba-ul (born 1994), South Korean judoka
An Byeong-hun (born 1991), South Korean professional golfer
Ahn Byong-man (1941–2022), South Korean academic
Ahn Chai-hong (1891–1965), Korean activist, politician, and journalist
Ahn Chang-ho (1878–1938), Korean politician and independence activist
An Chang-nam (1901–1930), first Korean aviator
An Chang-rim (born 1994), South Korean retired judoka
Ahn Cheol-soo (born 1962), South Korean politician, physician, and software entrepreneur
Ahn Chil-hyun (stage name Kangta, born 1979), South Korean singer-songwriter, member of boy band H.O.T.
Ahn Daniel (stage name Niel, born 1994), South Korean singer, member of boy band Teen Top
Danny Ahn (born 1978), South Korean-American singer and actor, member of boy band g.o.d
Ahn Eak-tai (1906–1965), South Korean classical composer and conductor
Ahn Eun-jin (born 1991), South Korean actress
Ahn Gooc-jin (born 1980), South Korean film director and screenwriter
An Gyeong-ja (born 1950), South Korean volleyball player
Ahn Hae-ryong (born 1961), South Korean documentary filmmaker and cinematographer
Ahn Hee-jung (born 1965), South Korean politician
Ahn Hee-yeon (stage name Hani, born 1992), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group EXID
An Hyang (1243–1306), Confucian scholar
Ahn Hye-jin (stage name Hwasa, born 1995), South Korean singer, member of girl group Mamamoo
An Hye-jin (born 1998), South Korean professional volleyball player
Ahn Hyeon-beom (born 1994), South Korean footballer
Ahn Hyo-jin (stage name Elly, born 1991), South Korean rapper, member of girl group EXID
Ahn Hyo-seop, (born 1995), Canadian actor
Ahn Hyun-suk (born 1984), South Korean former badminton player
An Ik-soo (born 1965), South Korean football manager and former player
An Il-bom (born 1990), North Korean footballer
Ahn Il-joo (born 1988), South Korean professional footballer
Ahn In-sook (born 1952), South Korean actress
Ahn In-Young (born 1956), South Korean scientist, first South Korean woman to visit Antarctica, first Asian woman to become an Antarctic station leader
Ahn Jae-chang (born 1972), South Korean retired badminton player
Ahn Jae-hong, (born 1986), South Korean actor
Ahn Jae-hwan (1972–2008), South Korean actor
Ahn Jae-hyun, (born 1987), South Korean model and actor
Ahn Jae-mo (born 1979), South Korean actor and singer
An Jae-song (born 1934), South Korean former sport shooter
Ahn Jae-wook (born 1971), South Korean actor and singer
Ahn Ji-ho (footballer) (born 1987), South Korean footballer
Ahn Ji-ho (actor) (born 2004), South Korean actor
Ahn Ji-hwan (born 1969), South Korean voice actor
Ahn Ji-hye (born 1987), South Korean actress
Ahn Ji-hyun (born 1992), South Korean actress
Ahn Ji-young (born 1995), South Korean singer-songwriter, member of Bolbbalgan4
Ahn Jin-beom (born 1992), South Korean footballer
Ahn Jin-hui (born 1991), South Korean ice hockey player
Ahn Jin-soo (born 1973), South Korean cross-country skier
Joo Won Ahn (born 1993), South Korean ballet dancer
Ahn Joon-soo (born 1998), South Korean footballer
Ahn Joon-sung (born 1997), South Korean judoka
An Jung-geun (1879–1910), Korean independence activist
Ahn Jung-hwan (born 1976), South Korean former professional footballer
Ahn Jung-hyo (1941–2023), South Korean novelist and translator
Kyongwon Ahn (born 1937), South Korean taekwondo master
Mikhail An (1952–1979), Soviet footballer
Ahn Nae-sang (born 1964), South Korean actor
Philip Ahn (1905–1978), Korean-American actor and activist
Priscilla Ahn (born 1984), American musician
An Sae-hee (born 1991), South Korean professional footballer
Ahn Sahng-hong (1918–1985), South Korean religious leader
Ahn Sanghak (born 1962), South Korean poet
An Sang-hyun (born 1986), South Korean footballer
Ahn Sang-soo (Changwon mayor) (born 1946), South Korean politician
Ahn Sang-soo (Incheon mayor) (born 1946), South Korean politician
Ahn Sang-soo (typographic designer) (born 1952), South Korean leading typographic designer
Ahn Sang-yeong (1938–2004), South Korean politician, former mayor of Busan
An Se-young (born 2002), South Korean badminton player
Ahn Seo-hyun (born 2004), South Korean actress
Ahn Shi-hyun (born 1984), South Korean professional golfer
Ahn So-hee (born 1992), South Korean actress and former singer, former member of girl group Wonder Girls
Ahn Sol-bin (born 1997), South Korean singer, member of girl group Laboum
Ahn Soo-kyeong (born 1987), South Korean sport shooter
Ahn Sook-sun (born 1949), South Korean pansori singer
An Su-gil (1911–1977), Korean novelist and journalist
Ahn Suk-hwan (born 1959), South Korean actor
Ahn Sung-jae (born 1982), South Korean chef
Ahn Sung-ki (born 1952), South Korean actor
Ahn Sung-nam (born 1984), South Korean footballer
Ahn Tae-eun (born 1985), South Korean footballer
An Tae-hyun (born 1993), South Korean footballer
Ahn Tae-jin (born 1972), South Korean film director and filmmaker
An Tae-song (born 1993), North Korean footballer
An To-ch'i (?–1363), Goryeo eunuch
Tony Ahn (born 1978), South Korean singer, member of boy band H.O.T.
Viktor An (born 1985), South Korean-born Russian short-track speed skating coach
Ahn Woo-yeon (born 1991), South Korean actor
Ahn Yang-ok (born 1957), South Korean academic
Ahn Ye-eun (born 1992), South Korean singer-songwriter
An Ye-seul (born 1995), South Korean singer
Ahn Yeon-seok (stage name Yoo Yeon-seok, born 1984), South Korean actor
Ahn Yong-joon (born 1987), South Korean actor
Ahn Yoo-jin (born 1968), South Korean choreographer, dancer, university professor
Ahn Young-kyu (born 1989), South Korean footballer
Ahn Young-mi (born 1983), South Korean comedian
An Yu-jin (born 2003), South Korean singer, member of girl group IVE
See also
Ahn Trio, a classical piano trio
List of Korean family names
Korean name
Korean culture
References
External links
(in Korean) Sunheung Ahn Association
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar nama keluarga Korea
- Sōshi-kaimei
- António de Spínola
- Arden Cho
- List of Korean surnames
- Lee (Korean surname)
- An (Korean surname)
- Kim (Korean surname)
- Choi (Korean surname)
- Yoo (Korean surname)
- Oh (surname)
- Park (Korean surname)
- Um (Korean surname)
- Ko (Korean surname)
