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Park (Korean: 박, Korean pronunciation: [pak̚]), also spelled as Pak or Bak, is the third-most common surname in Korea, traditionally traced back to 1st century King Hyeokgeose Park and theoretically inclusive of all of his descendants. Park or Bak is usually assumed to come from the Korean noun Bak (박), meaning "gourd". As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 4,192,074 people with the name in South Korea, or roughly 8.4% of the population.
Founding legend
All the Park clans in Korea trace their ancestry back to the first king of Silla, Hyeokgeose. According to a legend, the leaders of the six clans of the Jinhan confederacy were gathering on a hilltop to choose a king, when they looked down and saw lightning strike at the foot of the Yangsan mountain and a white horse bow at the same place. When they went there to check, they found a red egg, which hatched a baby boy. They bathed the boy in the nearby stream and he was emitting bright light and the sun and the moon rose at the same time, indicating the divine birth of the child. Thus the child was named Hyeokgeose, meaning "ruling with a bright light" and his clan name became Bak or "gourd" after the round shape of the egg he hatched from. At age 13 he was given the title geoseogan (거서간), the equivalent of "king" at the time. The birth legends of early Korean kings were necessary to validate the "divine" nature of their rule.
According to Yang Ju-dong's (梁柱東) research, both 'no: 赫' and '朴' in '朴赫居世' are repeatedly written with the meaning of 'ᄇᆞᆰ' (밝다; lit. bright).
According to the Samguk Sagi, the Jin people called gourd as "park", and the first large egg looked similar to the shape of the gourd, so his last name become Park.
Clans
As with other Korean surnames, different lineages, known as bon-gwan or clans, are inherited from a father by his children. These designate the region of Korea or paternal ancestor, from which they claim to originate. Out of the kings of Silla, ten had the Park surname. During the rule of King Pasa (80–112), the Park clans became divided and during the reign of King Gyeongmyeong (917–924) they became even more fractured, creating several lineages. This is when the nine Park clans named after the nine sons of Gyeongmyeong came into existence.
70–80% of the current bearers of the surname belong to the Miryang Park clan. In 2015, there were 314 Park clans in South Korea, with about 4.19 million people altogether.
The clans which produced the most number of notable people in Korean history are collectively called the "Eight Parks", these are: the Miryang Park clan, the Bannam Park clan (반남박씨), the Goryeong Park clan (고령박씨), the Hamyang Park clan (함양박씨), the Juksan Park clan (죽산박씨), the Suncheon Park clan (순천박씨), the Muan Park clan (무안박씨) and the Chungju Park clan (충주박씨).
Position in society
King Hyeokgeose was said to have founded the Korean kingdom of Silla at the age of thirteen in 57 BC. Pak was one of three houses of the Korean kingdom of Silla. Among the houses of Pak, Kim, and Seok, princes rotated on the throne of Silla. According to historical records, all three houses have been recorded as having worshipped the founding father, Bak Hyeokgeose as their ancestral shrine. For example, the 4th king Talhae of Silla, the 9th king Beolhyu of Silla, the 10th king Naehae of Silla, the 11th king Jobun of Silla, the 12th king Cheomhae of Silla, the 14th King Yurye of Silla and the 15th king Girim of Silla were house of Seok, but according to the Samguk sagi Silla bongi, all of them worshipped Bak Hyeokgeose as their progenitor. In addition, the 13th king Michu of Silla, the 16th king Heulhae of Silla, the 17th king Naemul of Silla, the 18th king Silseong of Silla, the 19th king Nulji of Silla, the 20th king Jabi of Silla, the 21st king Soji of Silla, the 22nd king Jijeung of Silla, the 40th king Aejang of Silla, the 41st king Heondeok of Silla and the 42nd king Heungdeok of Silla are descendants of Kim Al-chi, but according to the Samguk sagi Silla bongi, all of them worshipped Bak Hyeokgeose as their progenitor. In addition, according to Samguk sagi, the Shrine Shingung(神宮) was founded in the birthplace of the progenitor Bak Hyeokgeose and every king has been recorded as paying their respects at this shrine. All of these historical records imply that the three lineages of Pak, Seok, and Kim worshipped Bak Hyeokgeose as their founding ancestor.
When Seonggols have died out followed by two consecutive queens, Kim Chun-Chu from Jingol began to monopolize the throne, which lasts 258 years. However, even during this period, the Kims did not fully occupy the throne. In the later period of Silla, the Pak clan from Jingol succeed in restoring the throne. During the last century of the dynasty, the Pak clan from Jingol regained the ruling house position in 728 years. However, the Pak dynasty was cut off when Gyeongae of Silla was forced to commit suicide by King Kyŏn Hwŏn of Later Baekje. The reign of the Pak clan lasted only 15 years. After that, Kim Bu became the last king of Silla, but soon surrendered to the Wang Geon of Goryeo and Silla finally collapsed in 992 years.
During the Unified Silla the Miryang Pak Clan, along with Gimhae Kim clan became the most prominent of the aristocracy, based on the bone rank system. Within the bone rank system, the two clans of Gimhae Kims and Miryang Paks were considered the most Jingol, or "True Bone". As Seonggol, or Divine bones died out through intermarriage, these two clans became the dominant noble houses on the peninsula following the conquest of rival dynasties.
After the fall of Silla, it continued as a major noble house of Goryeo. During the Goryeo dynasty, many of the people who passed the highest-level state examination, which was implemented to recruit ranking officials during the Goryeo dynasty, were Parks. The first General to defeat the Mongols in world history was General Park Seo, who commanded the successful defense of the fortress of Guju in 1231 against the forces led by Mongol General Salitai.
During Joseon period, Parks continued to thrive as one of the main Yangban households. With the Gabo Reform of 1894, when the caste system was abolished, some peasants adopted the surname of Park, bloating the population of the Park family. Simultaneously with the abolition of the Gwageo national service examination, the Yangban system came to an end. During the Japanese Occupation Period, three of the ten Korean aristocrats admitted into Japanese House of Peers were of the Park Clan.
According to Kojiki, Nihon Shoki and Harima no Kuni Fudoki, one of Pak Princes, recorded in various names as Amenohiboko (天日槍), Amenohihoko (天之日矛), Hiboko (日桙), Amenohibokonomikoto (天日槍命), Amenohibokonomikoto (天日桙命) and Amanohiboko (海檜槍) migrated to Japan in 27 BC and Itoi clan (糸井氏), Miyake clan, Tachibana clan (橘守氏), Tajima clan (但馬氏), Itoi clan (絲井氏) and Tajimamori are recorded as descendants of Amenohiboko.
Notable people of the past
The following is a list of notable people of the past with the Korean family name Park.
= Kings
=
King Hyeokgeose of Silla (57 BC–4 AD)
King Namhae of Silla (4–24)
King Yuri of Silla (24–57)
King Pasa of Silla (80–112)
King Jima of Silla (112–134)
King Ilseong of Silla (134–154)
King Adalla of Silla (154–184)
King Sindeok of Silla (912–917)
King Gyeongmyeong of Silla (917–924)
King Gyeongae of Silla (924–927)
= Historical people
=
Pak An-sin (1369–1447), scholar-official of the Joseon Dynasty
Bak Gyusu (1807–1877), scholar-bureaucrat, teacher, politician, and diplomat of the Joseon Dynasty
Bak Jiwon (born 1737) (1737-1805), philosopher and novelist in the late Joseon dynasty
Bak Jungyang (1872-1959), Korean bureaucrat and politician in Japanese-ruled Korea
Pak Sŏ-saeng, civil minister, diplomat and ambassador in the early Joseon Dynasty period
Bak Yeon (1378-1458), government official, scholar, astronomer and musician in the early Joseon period
Pak Yŏng-gyu (?-970), Silla general and one of the warlords in the Later Three Kingdoms period
Bak Jega (1750–1805), scholar of Silhak in the late Joseon Dynasty
Pak Paeng-nyeon (1417–1456), scholar-official of the Joseon Dynasty
Park Mun-su (1691-1756), government official in the Joseon dynasty
Park Seo-yang (1885-1940), Korean early modern surgeon, doctor, chemist, and independence activist
Park Yeon (born Jan Jansz Weltevree) (1595–?), Dutch sailor and government official during the Joseon Dynasty
Notable people of recent times
= Actors
=
Park Ah-sung (born 1994), South Korean actor
Park Bo-gum (born 1993), South Korean actor
Park Byung-eun (born 1977), South Korean actor
Park Chul-min (born 1967), South Korean actor
Park Eun-seok (born 1984), South Korean actor
Park Geun-hyung (born 1940), South Korean actor
Park Gun-woo (actor) (born 1996), South Korean actor
Park Hae-il (born 1977), South Korean actor
Park Hae-jin (born 1983), South Korean actor
Park Hae-joon (born 1976), South Korean actor
Park Hae-soo (born 1981), South Korean actor
Park Hee-soon (born 1970), South Korean actor
Park Ho-san (born 1972), South Korean actor
Park Hoon (born 1981), South Korean actor
Park Hyuk-kwon (born 1971), South Korean actor
Park Hyung-sik (born 1991), South Korean actor and singer
Park Hyung-soo (born 1980), South Korean actor
Park In-hwan (actor) (born 1945), South Korean actor
Park Jae-jung (born 1980), South Korean actor
Park Jeong-min (actor) (born 1987), South Korean actor, writer, book publisher
Park Ji-bin (born 1995), South Korean actor
Park Ji-hwan (born 1980), South Korean actor
Park Jong-hwan (actor) (born 1982), South Korean actor
Park Joong-hoon (born 1966), South Korean actor
Park Jun-gyu (born 1964), South Korean actor
Park Jung-woo (actor) (born 1996), South Korean actor
Park Ki-woong (born 1985), South Korean actor
Park Min-woo (actor) (born 1988), South Korean actor
Park Myung-hoon (born 1975), South Korean actor
Park No-sik (1930–1995), South Korean actor
Randall Park (born 1974), American actor and filmmaker
Park Sang-min (actor) (born 1970), South Korean actor
Park Sang-nam (born 1994), South Korean actor
Park Sang-won (born 1959), South Korean actor
Park Sang-wook (actor) (born 1976), South Korean actor
Park Seo-ham (born 1993), South Korean actor and former singer
Park Seo-joon (born 1988), South Korean actor
Park Shin-yang (born 1968), South Korean actor
Park Si-hoo (born 1978), South Korean actor
Park Solomon (born 1999), Uzbekistan-born South Korean actor
Steve Park (comedian) (born 1951), American actor and comedian
Park Sung-hoon (born 1985), South Korean actor
Park Sung-woo (actor) (born 1988), South Korean actor and model
Park Sung-woong (born 1973), South Korean actor
Park Won-sang (born 1970), South Korean actor
Park Yeong-gyu (born 1953), South Korean actor
Park Yong-ha (1977–2010), South Korean actor and singer
Park Yong-woo (born 1971), South Korean actor
Park Yoo-chun (born 1986), Korean-American actor and singer-songwriter
Park Yoon-jae (born 1981), South Korean actor
Park Young-woon (born 1990), South Korean actor
Park Yu-hwan (born 1991), South Korean actor
= Actresses
=
Park Ah-in (born 1985), South Korean actress
Ashley Park (actress) (born 1991), American actress and musician
Park Bo-kyung (born 1981), South Korean actress
Park Bo-young (born 1990), South Korean actress
Park Chae-rim (born 1979), South Korean actress
Park Eun-bin (born 1992), South Korean actress
Park Eun-hye (born 1977), South Korean actress
Grace Park (actress) (born 1974), American-Canadian actress and model
Park Gyeong-ree (born 1990), South Korean actress and singer
Park Gyu-young (born 1993), South Korean actress
Park Ha-na (born 1985), South Korean actress
Park Ha-sun (born 1987), South Korean actress
Park Hae-mi (born 1964), South Korean actress
Park Han-byul (born 1984), South Korean actress and model
Park Han-sol (born 1995), South Korean actress
Park Hee-jin (actress) (born 1973), South Korean actress, model, comedian, singer
Park Hee-jung (actress) (born 1991), South Korean actress and model
Park Hee-von (born 1983), South Korean actress and singer
Hettienne Park (born 1983), American actress and writer
Park Hwan-hee (born 1990), South Korean actress and model
Park Hye-su (born 1994), South Korean actress and singer
Park Hyo-joo (born 1982), South Korean actress
Park In-young (born 1982), South Korean actress and singer
Park Jeong-ja (actress) (born 1942), South Korean actress
Park Ji-ah (actress, born 1972) (1972–2024), South Korean actress
Park Ji-ah (actress, born 1977), South Korean actress
Park Ji-hu (born 2003), South Korean actress
Park Ji-hyun (actress) (born 1994), South Korean actress and model
Park Ji-soo (actress) (born 1988), South Korean actress
Park Ji-ye (born 1995), South Korean actres
Park Ji-yeon (actress, born 1988), South Korean actress
Park Ji-young (actress) (born 1969), South Korean actress
Park Jin-hee (born 1978), South Korean actress
Park Jin-joo (born 1988), South Korean actress
Park Joo-hee (born 1987), South Korean actress
Park Joo-mi (born 1972), South Korean actress
Park Joon-geum (born 1962), South Korean actress
Park Ju-hyun (born 1994), South Korean actress
Park Jung-ah (born 1981), South Korean actress, singer, entertainer
Park Jung-soo (actress) (born 1952), South Korean actress
Park Jung-yeon (born 1997), South Korean actress and model
Park Kyung-hye (born 1993), South Korean actress
Linda Park (born 1978), South Korean-born American actress
Park Min-ha (actress) (born 2007), South Korean actress
Park Min-ji (born 1989), South Korean actress
Park Min-jung (born 1982), South Korean actress
Park Min-young (born 1986), South Korean actress
Park Ri-won (born 1998), South Korean actress
Romi Park (born 1972), Japanese actress and singer
Park Se-wan (born 1994), South Korean actress
Park Se-young (born 1988), South Korean actress
Park Seo-kyung (born 2009), South Korean actress
Park Seo-yeon (born 2002), South Korean actress
Park Shin-hye (born 1990), South Korean actress
Park Si-eun (actress) (born 1980), South Korean actress
Park Si-yeon (born 1979), South Korean actress and beauty pageant titleholder
Park So-dam (born 1991), South Korean actress
Park So-hyun (born 1971), South Korean actress
Park So-yi (born 2012), South Korean actress
Park Sol-mi (born 1978), South Korean actress
Park Soo Ae (born 1979), South Korean actress
Park Soo-jin (born 1985), South Korean actress, singer, model
Park Sun-young (actress) (born 1976), South Korean actress
Park Sung-yeon (born 1975), South Korean actress
Sydney Park (actress) (born 1997), American actress and comedian
Park Won-sook (born 1949), South Korean actress
Park Ye-jin (born 1981), South Korean actress
Park Ye-young (born 1989), South Korean actress
Park You-na (born 1997), South Korean actress
Park Yu-rim (born 1993), South Korean actress and model
= Athletes
=
Angela Park (born 1988), Brazilian-American professional golfer
Park Byung-geon (born 1982), South Korean footballer
Chan Ho Park (born 1973), South Korean baseball player
Piao Cheng (born 1989), Korean-Chinese football player
Park Chu-young (born 1985), South Korean footballer
Park Dong-keun (born c. 1941), South Korean Grandmaster of taekwondo
Park Hang-seo (born 1957), South Korean football manager
Hoy Park (born 1996), South Korean baseball player
Inbee Park (born 1988), South Korean professional golfer
Jane Park (born 1986), American professional golfer
Park Ji-Sung (born 1981), South Korean footballer
Park Jong-il (born 1972), South Korean ski mountaineer
Park Jong-soo (1941–2021), South Korean master of taekwondo
Park Joo Bong (born 1964), South Korean badminton player
Park Joo-ho (born 1987), South Korean footballer
Marvin Park (born 2000), Spanish footballer
Park Sang-young (born 1995), South Korean épée fencer
Pak Se-ri (born 1977), South Korean golfer
Park Seung-hi (born 1992), South Korean short track speed skater
Piao Shihao (born 1991), Korean-Chinese football player
Park Sung-hyun (golfer) (born 1993), South Korean golfer
Park Tae-Hwan (born 1989), South Korean swimmer
= Comedians
=
Park Kyung-lim (1979), South Korean entertainer
= Directors
=
Annabel Park (born 1968), Korean American documentary filmmaker and activist
Park Chan-wook (born 1963), South Korean director
Park Kwang-su (born 1955), South Korean filmmaker
Park Nam-ok (1923–2017), South Korean director
Sunghoo Park, South Korean anime director
= Literary figures
=
Park Chong-hwa (1901–1981), Korean poet and novelist
Park Hyoung-su (born 1972), South Korean writer
Park In-hwan (author) (1926–1956), Korean poet and author
Pak Jaesam (1933 –1997), South Korean poet
Linda Sue Park (born 1960), Korean-American author
Park Nam-su (1918–1994), South Korean poet
Park Taesun (1942–2019), South Korean writer
Park Taewon (1909–1986), South Korean writer
Park Wan-suh (1931–2011), South Korean writer
Park Yeonghan (1947–2006), South Korean writer
Park Yong-rae (1925–1980), South Korean poet
Park Ynhui (1930–2017), South Korean poet and writer
= Politicians
=
Park Chung Hee (1917-1979), South Korean politician
Park Geun-hye (born 1952), South Korean politician
Park Jie-won (born 1942), South Korean politician
Jihyun Park (born 1968), British-North Korean politician
Pak Song-chol (1913–2008), North Korean politician
Park Won-soon (1956–2020), South Korean politician, activist and lawyer
= Singers
=
Park Bom (born 1984), South Korean singer
Park Bo-ram (1994–2024), South Korean singer
Anderson .Paak (born Brandon Paak Anderson, 1986), American musician
Chanyeol (born Park Chan-yeol, 1992), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Exo
Jun Jin (born Park Choong-jae, 1980), South Korean singer, member of boy band Shinhwa
Park Cho-a (born 1990), South Korean singer
Park Cho-rong (born 1991), South Korean singer, member of South Korean girl group Apink
Ivy (South Korean singer) (born Park Eun-hye, 1982), South Korean singer
Park Gil-ra (1965-1986), South Korean singer
Park Gyu-ri (born 1988), South Korean singer, member of girl group Kara
Hwayobi (born Park Hwayobi, 1982), South Korean R&B singer-songwriter
Hynn (born Park Hye-won, 1998), South Korean singer-songwriter
Narsha (born Park Hyo-jin, 1981), South Korean singer, member of girl group Brown Eyed Girls
Park Hyo-shin (born 1981), South Korean singer and musical theater actor
Jay Park (born Park Jae-beom, 1987), American rapper
Park Jae-chan (born 2001), South Korean singer, member of boy band DKZ
Jae Park (born Park Jae-hyung, 1992), Argentine-born American musician
Psy (born Park Jae-sang, 1977), South Korean singer and producer
Park Jeong-woo (born 2004), South Korean singer, member of boy band Treasure
Park Ji-hoon (born 1999), South Korean singer and actor
Jamie (singer) (born Park Ji-min, 1997), South Korean singer
Jimin (born Park Ji-min, 1995), South Korean singer and dancer, member of boy band BTS
Jinjin (born Park Jin-woo, 1996), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Astro
Jinyoung (entertainer, born 1994), South Korean singer, member of boy band Got7
Park Jin-young (born 1971), South Korean singer-songwriter and businessman
Jihyo (born Park Ji-hyo, 1997), South Korean singer, member of girl group Twice
Jisung (born Park Ji-sung, 2002), South Korean and actor, member of boy band NCT Dream
Park Ji-yeon (born 1993), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group T-ara
Gummy (singer) (born Park Ji-yeon, 1981), South Korean singer
Park Ji-yoon (born 1982), South Korean singer and actress
Kahi (born Park Ji-young, 1980), South Korean singer
Joon Park (born Park Joon-hyung, 1969), South Korean-born American singer, member of boy band g.o.d
Bizzy (born Park Jun-young, 1980), South Korean rapper, member of hip hop trio MFBTY
Park Jung-ah (born 1981), South Korean singer and actress
Park Jeong-hwa (born 1995), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Exid
Lena Park (born Park Junghyun, 1976), American-born South Korean singer
Park Jung-min (singer) (born 1987), South Korean singer, member of boy band SS501
Leeteuk (born Park Jeong-su, 1983), South Korean singer and actor, member of boy band Super Junior
Park Kyung (born 1992), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Block B
Park Gyeong-ree (born 1990), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Nine Muses
Rocky (singer) (born Park Min-hyuk, 1999), South Korean rapper, member of boy band Astro
Meenoi (born Park Min-young, 1997), South Korean singer
Park Myung-soo (born 1970), South Korean singer and comedian
Rosé (singer) (born Park Chae-young, 1997), Korean-New Zealand singer, member of girl group Blackpink
Sandara Park (born 1984), South Korean singer and actress
Thunder (singer) (born Park Sang-hyun, 1990), South Korean singer
Park Si-eun (entertainer) (born 2001), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group STAYC
Shion (singer) (born Park Yu-hyangn), Japanese-born Korean singer
Park So-jin (born 1986), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Girl's Day
Park Soo-young (entertainer) (born 1992), South Korean singer and actress
Joy (singer) (born Park Soo-young, 1996), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Red Velvet
Park Subin (born 1994), South Korean singer, member of girl group Dal Shabet
Sun Park (born 1981), Korean Australian singer and entertainer
Luna (South Korean singer) (born Park Sun-young, 1993), South Korean singer and musical actress, member of girl group f(x)
Sunghoon (born Park Sung-hoon, 2002), South Korean singer, member of boy band Enhypen
Teddy Park (born Park Hong-jun, 1978), Korean–American rapper and record producer
Park Woo-jin (born 1999), South Korean singer, member of boy band AB6IX
Park Ye-eun (born 1989), South Korean singer
Park Yoo-chun (born 1986), Korean-American singer-songwriter and actor
Zior Park (born 1994), South Korean rapper
= Other
=
Davidior (born David Park, 1983), American musician
Pony (make-up artist) (born Park Hye-min, 1990), South Korean make-up artist and Youtuber
Park Junghwan (born 1993), South Korean professional Go player
Park Kun-bae (born 1948), South Korean former president of the Boy Scouts of Korea
Sae Eun Park (born 1989), South Korean ballet dancer
Soo Sunny Park, Korean-American artist
Suji Park (born 1985), Korean-New Zealand ceramic sculptor and artist
Park Tae-joon (1927–2011), South Korean businessman
Yeonmi Park (born 1993), North Korean defector and activist
Youngsook Park (born 1955), South Korean futurist
= Fictional characters
=
Adam Park, a character on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Park, a character on Hey Arnold!
Linda Park, a character in the DC Flash series
Sun Park, a character on American Dragon: Jake Long
Park Sheridan, a book character from the novel Eleanor & Park
Glory Park, a book character from the novel Every Anxious Wave
Soojin Park, a book character from the novel Amina's Voice
Chloe Park, a character on We Bare Bears
Jake Park, a character from the action-horror video game Dead by Daylight
Willow Park, a character in The Owl House
Min-Gi Park, a character from Infinity Train
See also
Korean name
Silla
Royal House
References
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