Won (surname)
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Won is a Korean family name. As of the South Korean census of 2000, there were total of 120,465 people by this surname, or about .2% of the population. Of these, more than 99% used the hanja
for their surname. However, a small number used the characters 袁 or 苑.
Hanja
Hanja is the Korean name for the Chinese characters hanzi. More specifically, it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated into the Korean language with Korean pronunciation...
for their surname. However, a small number used the characters 袁 or 苑.
List of famous Wons
- WonhyoWonhyoWonhyo was one of the leading thinkers, writers and commentators of the Korean Buddhist tradition. Essence-Function , a key concept in East Asian Buddhism and particularly that of Korean Buddhism, was refined in the syncretic philosophy and worldview of Wonhyo.As one of the most eminent...
, 617–686 CE, one of the leading thinkers of the Korean Buddhist tradition - Won GyunWon GyunWon Gyun was a Korean general and admiral during the Joseon Dynasty. He is best known for his campaigns against Japanese during Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea. Won was a member of Wonju Won family, which was well known for its members' military accomplishments. He was born in 1540 near Pyeongtaek,...
, 1540–1597, Joseon DynastyJoseon DynastyJoseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
naval commander. - Won Seong-jinWon Seong-jinWon Seong-jin is a professional Go player.-Promotion record:-Career record:*2006: 60 wins, 21 losses*2007: 61 wins, 23 losses*2008: 51 wins, 24 losses*2009: 33 wins, 28 losses*2010: 60 wins, 24 losses...
, b. 1985, South Korean professional Go player. - Won Woo-YoungWon Woo-YoungWon Woo-Young is a South Korean sabre fencer.He won the bronze medal at the sabre 2006 World Fencing Championships, after losing 15-10 to Zsolt Nemcsik in the semi-final. At the sabre 2010 World Fencing Championships, he won the gold medal.-Achievements References :*...
, b. 1982, South Korean sabre fencer. - Won Mi Kyung, actress
See also
- Yuan (surname)Yuan (surname)Yuan is a Chinese surname ranked 37th in China by population. In Standard Chinese, the surname is transliterated "Yuán" or "Yüen2" . Regional variants include "Yeu" , "Ion" , "Yuen" , "Oan" , "Won" , and "Viên"...
- Won (disambiguation)
- Korean nameKorean nameA Korean name consists of a family name followed by a given name, as used by the Korean people in both North Korea and South Korea. In the Korean language, 'ireum' or 'seong-myeong' usually refers to the family name and given name together...
- List of Korean family names