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Choi (Korean: 최; Hanja: 崔) is a Korean family surname. As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were around 2.3 million people by this name in South Korea or roughly 4.7% of the population. In English-speaking countries, it is most often anglicized as Choi, and sometimes also Chey, Choe or Chwe. Ethnic Koreans in the former USSR prefer the form Tsoi (Tsoy) especially as a transcription of the Cyrillic Цой.
Origin
According to Samguk Sagi, the Gyeongju clan originates from chief Sobeoldori (소벌도리; 蘇伐都利) of Goheochon (고허촌; 高墟村), one of six villages that united to found Silla; The Gyeongju clan traces their origin back to Choi Chiwon (857–10th century), a noted Korean scholar, philosopher, and poet of the late Unified Silla period (668–935).
One theory of origin suggests that Haeju clan's progenitor Ch'oe Ch'ung (984–1068) was given the surname 崔 during the reign of Goryeo king Mokjong.
The progenitor of the Chungju clan is General Choi Seung (최승; 崔陞), also known as Choi Woo (최우; 崔偶), of Silla (known as Cui Sheng in the Tang dynasty)
The progenitor of the Nangju clan is Choi Heun (최흔; 崔昕) of Silla who was a native of Yeongam (Nangju) of the southern Jeolla region.
Choi Ri (최리; 崔理), who was known as the leader of the Kingdom of Nakrang
Clans
There are roughly 160 clans of Chois. Most of these are quite small. However, Choi is the 4th most common surname in Korea. The largest by far is the Gyeongju Choi clan, with a 2000 South Korean population of 976,820. The Gyeongju Choe claim the Silla scholar Ch'oe Ch'i-wŏn as their founder.
Gyeongju clan – Ch'oe Ch'i-wŏn
Jeonju clan – Choe Bu
Dongju clan
Haeju clan – Choe Chung
Saknyeong clan – Choe Hang, Choi Byung Ju (founding member modern era Korean Supreme Court)
Gangneung clan
Hwasun clan
Ganghwa clan
Yeongcheon clan
Tamjin clan
Ubong clan
Suwaon clan
Yeongheung clan
Suseong clan
Chungju Choe clan
Goesan clan – Choe Sejin
Heunghae clan
Yeongam clan
Taein clan
Etymology and Pronunciation
Choi is written with the Hanja character 崔, meaning "a governor who oversees the land and the mountain".
In Korean, 최 is usually pronounced [tɕʰwe] "Chwe" or “Chey” except by some older speakers who pronounce it [tɕʰø] (this vowel sound is similar to the German ö [ø]). In English, it is most often pronounced "Choy", which sounds clearly different to its proper pronunciation but some go by “Chey”.
Prominent people of the past
Ch'oe Ch'ung-hŏn (1149–1219), military dictator of the Goryeo period
Ch'oe U (1166–1249), military dictator of the Goryeo period
Ch'oe Mu-sŏn (1330–1395), Korean scientist, inventor, and military commander
Ch'oe Yŏng (1316–1388), military general of the Goryeo period
Ch'oe Ch'i-wŏn (859–?), Korean philosopher during the Silla dynasty
Choe Han-gi (1803–1877), Korean Confucian scholar and philosopher
Choe Je-u (1824–1864), founder of the Donghak movement
Choe Man-ri (???–1445), associate professor and early critic of hangul
Choe Sejin (1465–1542), Korean linguist
Royal Noble Consort Sukbin Choe (1670–1718), royal consort
Choe Yeong-kyeong (1529–1590), scholar-official of the Joseon period
Prominent people today
= General
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Dan Choi (born 1981), American LGBT rights activist and former infantry officer
Choi Gee-sung (born 1951), South Korean businessman
Hamid Choi, South Korean translator and professor
Choi Hong-hi, South Korean general and martial artist
Choi Hyun-seok (born 1972), South Korean chef and television personality
Jay Pil Choi, American economist
Choe Jun (1884–1970), businessman and philanthropist
Choe Nam-seon (1890–1957), Korean historian and independence activist
Sophia Choi (born 1971), American news broadcaster
Choi Tae-min (1912–1994), South Korean cult leader
Chey Tae-won (born 1960), South Korean business magnate
Choi Wonshik, South Korean optical physicist
= Politicians
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Choe Kwang (1918– 1997), North Korean general and politician
Choi Kyoung-hwan (born 1955), South Korean politician
Choi Kyu-hah (1919–2006), South Korean politician
Choi Sang-mok (born 1963), South Korean politician
Steven Choi (born 1944), American politician
Choe Ryong-hae (born 1950), North Korean politician and military officer
Sergey Tsoy (born 1957), Russian politician and executive
= Arts
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General
David Choe (born 1976), American artist
Choe Yong-gon (official) (1900-1976), North Korean official and politician
Choi Han, South Korean voice actor
Choi Hye-seon (born 1998), South Korean model
Kristy Choi, Korean-American filmmaker
Choi Seong-woo (born 1954), South Korean voice actress
Sharon Choi (born c. 1994), South Korean interpreter and film director
Choi Soo-jin, South Korean voice actress
Susan Choi (born 1969), American novelist
Choi Won-hyeong (born 1968), South Korean voice actor
Actors and actresses
Lee Ah-jin (born Choi Ah-jin, 1991), South Korean actress and model
Choi Bool-am (born 1940), South Korean retired actor and professor
Choi Cheol-ho (born 1970), South Korean actor
Choi Dae-chul (born 1978), South Korean actor
Choi Dae-hoon (born 1980), South Korean actor
Choi Daniel (born 1986), South Korean actor and DJ
Choi Deok-moon (born 1970), South Korean actor
Choi Eun-hee (1926–2018), South Korean actress
Choi Go (born 2012), South Korean actor and model
Choi Gwi-hwa (born 1978), South Korean actor
Choi Han-bit (born 1987), South Korean model and actress
Choi Hee-jin (born 1996), South Korean actress
Choi Hee-seo (born 1986), South Korean actress
Choi Hyun-wook (born 2002), South Korean actor
Choi Ja-hye (born 1981), South Korean actress
Choi Jae-rim (born 1985), South Korean musical actor
Choi Jae-sung (born 1964), South Korean actor
Choi Ji-woo (born 1975), South Korean actress
Choi Jin-ho (actor) (born 1968), South Korean actor
Choi Jin-sil (1968–2008), South Korean actress
Choi Jin-young (1970–2010), South Korean actor and singer
Choi Jung-yoon (born 1977), South Korean actress
Choi Jung-won (actress, born 1969), South Korean actress
Choi Jung-won (actress, born 1981), South Korean actress
Choi Kang-hee (actress) (born 1977), South Korean actress and radio DJ
Kenneth Choi (born 1971), American actor
Choi Kwon-soo (born 2004), South Korean actor
Choi Kyu-jin (actor) (born 1996), South Korean actor
Choi Min (born 1987), South Korean actor
Choi Min-chul (born 1976), South Korean actor
Choi Min-sik (born 1962), South Korean actor
Choi Min-soo (born 1962), South Korean actor
Choi Min-yong (born 1977), South Korean actor
Choi Min-young (born 2002), South Korean actor
Choi Moo-ryong (1928–1999), South Korean actor
Choi Myung-bin (born 2008), South Korean actress
Choi Myung-gil (born 1962), South Korean actress
Choi Ri (born 1995), South Korean actress
Choi Soo-in (born 2004), South Korean actress
Choi Soo-jong (born 1962), South Korean actor
Choi Sung-eun (born 1996), South Korean actress
Choi Sung-kook (born 1970), South Korean actor
Choi Tae-hwan (born 1989), South Korean actor
Choi Tae-joon (born 1991), South Korean actor and model
Choi Won-hong (born 2000), South Korean actor
Choi Won-young (born 1976), South Korean actor
Choi Woo-hyuk (actor, born 1985), South Korean actor
Choi Woo-hyuk (actor, born 1997), South Korean actor
Choi Won-myeong (born 1994), South Korean actor and model
Choi Woo-shik (born 1990), South Korean-Canadian actor
Choi Woo-sung (born 1997), South Korean actor
Choi Woong (born 1986), South Korean actor and model
Choi Ye-bin (born 1998), South Korean actress
Choi Yeo-jin (born 1983), South Korean-Canadian model and actress
Choi Yoo-jung (actress) (born 1976), South Korean retired actress
Choi Yoon-so (born 1984), South Korean actress
Choi Yoon-young (born 1986), South Korean actress
Choi Young-joon (born 1980), South Korean actor and singer
Musicians
Choi Bo-min (entertainer) (born 2000), South Korean actor and singer
Dasuri Choi (born 1988), South Korean dancer and entertainer
David Choi (born 1986), American musician
Seven (South Korean singer) (born Choi Dong-wook, 1984), South Korean singer
G.NA (born Gina Jane Choi, 1987), Korean-Canadian singer and actress
Wheesung (born Choi Hwee-sung, 1982), South Korean singer
Hyojung (born Choi Hyo-jung, 1994), South Korean singer
Choi Hyun-suk (born 1999), South Korean rapper
Jennifer Choi, Korean-American violinist
Jenny Choi, American singer and cellist
Lia (South Korean singer) (born Choi Ji-su, 2000), South Korean singer
Sulli (born Choi Jin-ri, 1994–2019), South Korean singer and actress
Choi Jong-hoon (born 1990), South Korean musician
Changjo (born Choi Jong-hyun, 1995), South Korean singer
Zelo (born Choi Jun-hong, 1996), South Korean singer
Choi Jung-in (born 1980), South Korean singer
Choi Jung-won (singer) (born 1981), South Korean singer
Ren (singer) (born Choi Min-gi, 1995), South Korean actor and singer
Choi Min-ho (born 1991), South Korean rapper and singer
Choi Min-hwan (born 1992), South Korean singer and drummer
S.Coups (born Choi Seung-cheol, 1995), South Korean rapper and singer
Vernon (rapper) (born Chwe Han-sol, 1998), South Korean rapper and singer
T.O.P (born Choi Seung-hyun, 1987), South Korean rapper and actor
Choi Si-won (born 1986), South Korean singer and actor
Choi Soo-young (born 1990), South Korean singer and actress
Bada (singer) (born Choi Sung-hee, 1980), South Korean singer and musical theatre actress
Choi Sung-min (born 1995), South Korean singer
Choi Ye-na (born 1999), South Korean singer
Arin (singer) (born Choi Ye-won, 1999), South Korean singer
Yeonjun (born Choi Yeon-jun, 1999), South Korean singer-songwriter, member of Tomorrow X Together
Choi Yoo-jung (singer) (born 1999), South Korean singer
Choi Young-jae (born 1996), South Korean singer and actor
Choi Yu-jin (singer) (born 1996), South Korean singer and actress
Yuju (singer) (born Choi Yu-na, 1997), South Korean singer
Choi Yu-ree (born 1998), South Korean singer-songwriter
Viktor Tsoi (1962–1990), Soviet singer-songwriter and actor
Anita Tsoy (born 1971), Russian singer-songwriter
Choi San (born 1999), South Korean singer, member of Ateez
= Sports
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Yuhui Choe (born 1986), Japanese-born Korean ballet dancer
Choi Cheol-han, South Korean professional Go player
Choe Chol-su (born 1969), North Korean boxer
Choi Da-bin (born 2000), South Korean figure skater
Choi Eun-kyung (field hockey) (born 1971), South Korean former field hockey player
Choi Eun-kyung (born 1984), South Korean short track speed skater
Hee-seop Choi (born 1979), South Korean former professional baseball player
Hongman Choi (born 1980), South Korean kickboxer and mixed martial artist
Ji-man Choi (born 1991), South Korean professional baseball player
Choi Jin-cheul (born 1971), South Korean football manager and former player
Choi Jung-won (speed skater) (born 1990), South Korean short track speed skater
Choi Kwang-jo (born 1942), South Korean martial artist
K. J. Choi (born Choi Kyung-Ju, 1970), South Korean professional golfer
Choi Mi-sun (born 1966), South Korean recurve archer
Choe Myong-ho (born 1988), North Korean footballer
Choi Myung-hoon (born 1975), South Korean professional Go player
Choi Na-yeon (born 1987), South Korean professional golfer
Choi Soon-ho (born 1962), South Korean football manager and former player
Choe Song-hyok (born 1998), North Korean footballer
Choi Sung-kuk (born 1983), South Korean former footballer
Choi Sung-yong (born 1975), South Korean former footballer
Choi Tae-uk (born 1981), South Korean former footballer
Choi Won-jong (born 1978), South Korean archer
Choi Won-kwon (born 1981), South Korean former footballer
Mas Oyama (born Choi Yeong-eui, 1923–1994), South Korean karate master
iloveoov (born Choi Yeon-sung, c. 1983), South Korean retired professional StarCraft player
Choi Yong-soo (boxer) (1972), South Korean retired boxer
Choi Yong-soo (born 1973), South Korean footballer
Choi Yong-sool (1904–1986), South Korean martial artist
Choi Yu-jin (figure skater) (born 2000), South Korean figure skater
Choi Yun-kyum (born 1962), South Korean football manager
See also
Cui – Mainland China Surname
Chui – Hong Kong Surname
Choi (disambiguation)
Tsoi (disambiguation)
List of Korean family names
References
External links
Official site of the Gyeongju Choi Association, in Korean
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