Park ( Korean surname ) - wikipedia Park ( Korean surname ) Park Parent house Itself Country Korea Ethnicity Korean Founded 57 BC Founder King Hyeokgeose Final ruler King Gyeongae Titles King of Silla Dissolution Fall of Silla in 935 Park Hangul 박 Hanja 朴 Revised Romanization Bak McCune -- Reischauer Pak Percentage of family names in South Korea Kim Lee Park Choi Jung Park ( 박 ) is the third most frequent Korean royal surname, traditionally traced back to King Hyeokgeose Park ( 박혁거세 ) and theoretically inclusive of all of his descendants. The name `` Park '' is usually assumed to come from the Korean noun bak ( 박 ), which means `` bottle gourd ''. Contents 1 Founding legend 2 Clans 2.1 Marriage within a clan 3 Position in society 4 Notable people 4.1 Kings 4.2 Soldiers 4.3 Actors 4.4 Actresses 4.5 Athletes 4.6 Directors 4.7 Entertainers 4.8 Historical people 4.9 Literary figures 4.10 Politicians 4.11 Singers 4.12 Voice actors 4.13 Other 4.14 Fictional characters 5 See also 6 References Founding legend All the Park clans in Korea trace their ancestry back to the first king of Silla, Hyeokgeose. For this reason, marriage between Parks had traditionally been prohibited. 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. Clans Former Presidents of South Korea Park Chung - Hee ( 1963 -- 1979 ) and his daughter, Park Geun - hye ( 2013 -- 2017 ) ( pictured ) are from the Goryeong clan of the Parks. As with other Korean surnames, different lineages, known as bon - gwan or clans, are inherited from a father to 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 fractured even more, 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 2000, there were 159 Park clans in South Korea, with an approximate number of 3.8 million people altogether. The clans which produced the most number of notable people in Korean history are collectively called the `` 8 Parks '', these are : the Miryang Park clan ( 밀양 박씨 ), the Bannam Park clan ( 반남박 씨 ), the Goryeong Park clan ( 고령 박씨 ), the Hamyang Park clan ( 함양 박씨 ), the Juksan Park clan ( 죽산 박씨 ), the Suncheon Park clan ( 순천 박씨 ), the Muan Park clan ( 무안 박씨 ) and the Chungju Park clan ( 충주 박씨 ). Clan name ( Region ) Clan progenitor Percentage ( % ) ( 2000 ) Miryang Grand Prince Eon - chim of Milseong 77.8 ( further divided into 12 families calls `` Pa '' ) Bannam ( Naju ) Lord Hojang 3.6 Juksan ( Andong ) Grand Prince Eunnip of Juksan 1.4 Goryeong Park Eun - seong, Grand Prince of Goyang 1.0 Yeonghae ( Yeongdeok ) Park Je - sang 0.7 Chungju Park Sang 0.6 Myeoncheon ( Dangjin ) Park Sul - hui 0.1 Pyeongsan King Hyeokgeose, founder of Silla 0.01 Marriage within a clan Traditionally, a man and a woman in the same clan could not marry, so the combination of the bon - gwan and the family name of a husband had to differ from that of his wife. Until 1997, this was also the law, but this was ruled unconstitutional - and now DNA tests have superseded bong - gwan as an indication of one 's lineage. Position in society This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( July 2011 ) King Hyeokgeose was said to have founded the Korean kingdom of Silla at the age of thirteen in 57 BC. Park was one of three houses of the Korean kingdom of Silla. Among the houses of Park, Kim, and Seok, princes rotated on the throne of Silla. Sometime in the third century, the Kingship remained in the Kim clan, but the Parks continued to provide the mainstay of its aristocracy as well as the majority of Queens. According to Kojiki, one of Park Princes, referred to as Amenohiboko migrated to Japan, founding the Tajima Clan in the third century. During the last century of the dynasty, the Park family regained the position of the ruling house, when the Kim clan lost their mandate of heaven. King Sindeok regained the throne for the Park family in 913, continuing it for three kings until 927. Gyeongmyeong of Silla and King Gyeongae were the next two Silla monarchs from the Park clan. Gyeon Hwon, the Hubaekje leader killed him after taking Geumseong ( Gyeongju ) in 927 and there were no more kings from the Parks after him. During the Unified Silla the Miryang Park Clan, along with Kimhae Kim clan became the most prominent of the Aristocracy, based on the Bone Rank System. Within the bone rank system, the two clans of Kimhae Kims and Miryang Parks were considered the most Jingol, or `` True Bone ''. As Seong gol, or Divine bones died out through intermarriage, these two clans became the dominant noble houses on the peninsula following the conquest of rival dynasties. The bone rank system persists to this day via the common Korean saying, `` bbyeodae itneun jiban '' ( family with bones ) to refer to families of deep noble heritage. 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 Sartaq. During Joseon dynasty, Parks continued to thrive as one of the main Yangban households. With the Gabo Reform of 1894, when the caste system was abolished, many 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 ko : 귀족원 ( 일본 ) admitted into Japanese House of Peers ko : 일본 제국 의회 were of the Park Clan. With the social turbulence caused by the Korean War of 1950, many former peasants carry on as original members of the Park clan today. True family members maintain their ancient genealogy passed down through the families, as well as by the convention of naming their children according to strict Confucian system. Notable people Kings Kings of Silla in order of their reign : 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 ) Soldiers General Park Seo ( Defeated the Mongol Army of Sartak at Battle of Kusong 1231 ) Park Soon ko : 박순 ( 고려 ) Military subordinate to Taejo of Joseon. Accompanied taijo in all military campaigns from the anti-Japanese pirate campaigns in the south to Liaodong invasion of 1388. Personally delivered the message of Redeployment from Wihwado to King Ui of Goryeo in behalf of Taejo. Was appointed the high commander of Joseon Army following the founding of the dynasty. Killed during the Northeastern Rebellion of 1398 ko : 조사 의 의 난 Park Joong Seon ko : 박중선 ( 1435 - 1481 ) Passed the National Military Service Exam with the highest score in 1460 at the age of 35. Held in high esteem by the new King Sejo for his excellent riding and archery skills, frequently accompanying the king as his personal body guard on hunts. Married off his daughter to the Crown Prince in 1366, becoming an in - law of the King. In 1367, appointed a Provincial General to put down the Northeastern Rebellion, earning further accolades becoming the youngest Minister of Defense in Joseon history. Park Jin ( 1560 - 1597 ) Served in the military intelligence following his passing of the national military service exam. Transferred to Infantry 4 years before the Japanese Invasion of 1592. Defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Miryang ( Clan home ), before regaining his honor in follow on victories, including the battle of Yeongcheon and the Second Battle of Gyeongju. Was instrumental in convincing Sayaga, the highest ranking Samurai General of the invasion force to surrender. In 1597, near the end of the war, a Ming Chinese General 누 승선 ( 婁承先 ) accused him falsely of disobeying official order, tortured him, resulting in his death. Korean investigators confirmed broken ribs and sternum on his body. Militia Leader Park KiSeo ( Organized a militia to resist the Donghak rebels in Jeolla Province in 1895. Liberated several town in ChungCheong Province before dying in battle. ) General Park Jong Heon ( Chief of Staff, Republic of Korea Air Force 2010 - 2012 AD ) Vice Marshal Park Ki So ( Commander, Capital Defense Command, North Korea, 1929 - 2010 ). Actors Park Bo - gum Park Geun - hyung Park In - hwan Park Hae - il Park Hae - jin Randall Park, American actor born to Korean emigrants Park Yong - ha Park Yu - hwan - an actor, younger brother of Park Yoochun Park Seo - joon Park Shin - yang Park Sang Min Park Hyung - sik Actresses Park Won - sook Park Min - young Park Han - byul Park Hee - jung Park Hwan - hee Park Eun - hye Park Si - yeon Grace Park Soo Ae Park Shin - hye Linda Park Park Bo - young Park Eun - bin Park Jeong - ah Park Sol - mi Park Yoo - chun Park Yoo - hwan Athletes Dong Keun Park -- Grandmaster of Taekwondo Bak Inbi ( born 1988 ) -- South Korean golfer Jane Park -- American golfer of Korean descent Park Ji - Sung -- South Korean footballer Park Joo - Young -- South Korean footballer Park Chan - Ho -- South Korean baseball player Park Jong - il ( born 1972 ) -- South Korean ski mountaineer Pak Se - Ri ( born 1977 ) -- South Korean golfer Park Tae - Hwan -- South Korean swimmer Park Joo Bong - South Korean badminton player Piao Cheng ( born 1989 ), Korean - Chinese football player Park Sang - young - South Korean épée fencer Park Sung - hyun -- South Korean golfer Park Seung - hi -- South Korean short track speed skater. Directors Annabel Park, American documentary filmmaker and activist Park Chan - Wook, South Korean director Park Nam - ok, first Korean woman director Entertainers Park Myeong - Su Park Kyung - Lim Park Ji - min Park Chanyeol Park Bom Historical people Pak Paeng - nyeon ( 1417 -- 1456 ) was a scholar - official of the early Joseon Dynasty, and is known as one of the six martyred ministers. He was born to a yangban family of the Suncheon Pak lineage, and was the son of high minister Pak Jeongrim. He joined in a plot to overthrow Sejo and restore Danjong in 1456, but the plot was uncovered through the betrayal of fellow plotter Kim Jil. Sejo admired Pak 's abilities and offered to pardon him if he were to deny his involvement and acknowledge Sejo as his king. Park died in prison from torture. Revered as a model of Confucian Loyalty. Alone among the six martyred ministers to have a surviving male descendant. One of his female servant passed off his youngest son as her own, thereby ensuring the family name. All other family and relatives were executed. Pak Jega was a 1750 -- 1815 Korean Scholar of Practical Learning Silhak who advocated modern commercial reformation for Joseon dynasty after visiting China on official capacity. A strong critic of the Confucian scholars first mentality, he was banished to the provinces in 1805. Park Gyu - su ko : 박규수 passed the national service exam in 1848, and as an inspector, put down the 1862 Peasant Rebellion in Jinju, reducing the tax burden and punishing the corrupt official of the city. As the Inspector General of Pyeong An Province in 1866, when USS General Sherman General Sherman Incident made its expedition into Pyeong Yang, ordered the attack on the ship when the sailors began attacking and looting the populace, resulting in the burning and sinking of the ship. Also a geographer, cartographer, and poet in the classical style. Became a notable member of the modernization movement in late Joseon until his death in 1877. Park Jeong Yang ko : 박정양 was the First Ambassador of Joseon to the USA in 1887, and a member of Kim Hong Jip cabinet. Jan Jansz. Weltevree Park Ji - won Literary figures Park Chong - hwa, Korean novelist Park Hyoung - su, Korean novelist Park In - hwan, Korean author Park Jaesam, Korean poet Park Nam - su, Korean poet Park Taesun, Korean novelist Park Tae Won, Korean novelist Park Wan - suh, Korean novelist Park Yeonghan, Korean author Park Yong - rae, Korean author Park Ynhui, Korean poet and writer Politicians Park Chung - Hee, The President of South Korea 1961 -- 1979 Park Geun - Hye, The President of South Korea 2013 - 2017, daughter of Park Chung - Hee Pak Song - chol Park Won - soon Park Ui - Choon, North Korean Foreign Minister 2008 − current Park Jae - gyong, North Korean Vice foreign Minister 2008 -- current Singers Park Jae - sang ( stage name : Psy ) - rapper, notable for the songs `` Gangnam Style '' and `` Gentleman '' Park Jae - bum ( stage name : Jay Park ) - Korean - American singer, rapper, dancer, b - boy, former member of 2PM Lena Park Teddy Park - member of 1TYM Sandara Park - member of 2NE1 Park Bom - member of 2NE1 Park Boram Park Chanyeol - member of Chinese - South Korean boy band EXO Roseanne Chaeyoung Park ( stage name : Rosé ) - main vocalist of Black Pink Park Choong Jae - rapper / singer of the boyband SHINHWA Park Choa - singer, former member girl group AOA Park Chorong - leader of Apink Park Eun Hye ( stage name : Ivy ) Park Eunji - former member of Nine Muses Park Gyuri - leader of Kara Park Hye - kyeong ( stage name : Soyul ), member of Crayon Pop Park Hyo - jin ( stage name : Narsha ) - member of Brown Eyed Girls Park Hyomin - member of T - ara Park Hyoshin Park Hyung - sik - actor, singer and member of ZE : A Park Ji - min - member of 15&, also known as Jamie Park Park Jimin - member of BTS Park Jin - woo ( stage name : Jinjin ) - leader and rapper of Astro Park Jin - young - member of JJ Project and GOT7 Park Jin - young - singer, songwriter, also founder and CEO of JYP Entertainment Park Jihyo - leader and main vocalist of Twice ( band ) Park Jiyeon - member of T - ara Park Jiyeon ( stage name : Gummy ) Park Jiyoon - singer Park Jiyoung ( stage name : Kahi ) - ex-member of After School Park Ji - hoon - member of Wanna One Park Joon - hyung - rapper and leader of g.o.d Park Jung - ah - former member of South Korean girl group Jewelry Park Jung - hwa - member of EXID Park Jung Min - singer / actor and vocalist of SS501 Park Jungsoo ( stage name : Leeteuk ) - leader of Super Junior Park Kyung - singer / rapper of Block B Park Kyungri - member of Nine Muses Park Minha - former member of Nine Muses Park Min - hyuk ( stage name : Rocky ) - member of Astro Park Jae - hyung ( stage name : Jae ) - Korean - American singer and lead guitarist of South Korean rock band Day6 Park Sungjin - South Korean singer, rhythm guitarist and leader of South Korean rock band Day6 Park Mi - yeon ( stage name : Serri ) - leader of Dal Shabet Park Myung - eun ( stage name : JIN ) - member of Lovelyz Park Narae - member of South Korean girl group Spica Park Sang Hyun ( stage name : Thunder ) - singer, rapper, former member of boyband MBLAQ, brother of Sandara Park Park Seungjun, member of South Korean boy band KNK Park Shion Park Sihyun, member of South Korean girl group Spica Park Siyeon, member of South Korean girl group Pristin Park Sojin - leader of Girl 's Day Park Sooyoung ( stage name : Lizzy ) - member of After School Park Sooyoung ( stage name : Joy ) - member of Red Velvet Park Soyeon - member of T - ara Park Subin - member of Dal Shabet Park Sun - young ( stage name : Luna ) - member of f ( x ) Park Woo Jin - participant Produce 101 Season 2 contestant, member of Wanna One Park Ye - eun - former member of Wonder Girls Park Yoochun - member of JYJ Pu Shu - Chinese singer Voice actors Romi Park Other Park Jeong - hwan - South Korean professional Go player Piao Wenyao ( born 1988 ), Chinese professional Go player Park Kun - bae Park Young - sook - Futurist, Founder of the Korea Foster Care Association Fictional characters Park, a character on Hey Arnold ! Linda Park, a character in the Flash series of comics from DC Comics Waylon Park, protagonist of Outlast : Whistleblower Park Sheridan, a book character from the Novel, Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell See also Korean name Silla Royal House References Jump up ^ `` Korean Family Names ''. KOSIS. 2000. Archived from the original on 2007 - 03 - 01. Retrieved 2013 - 10 - 22. ^ Jump up to : The National Folk Museum of Korea ( 2014 ). Encyclopedia of Korean Folk Literature : Encyclopedia of Korean Folklore and Traditional Culture Vol. III. 길잡이 미디어. pp. 29 -- 30. ISBN 9788928900848. ^ Jump up to : `` 박 '' ( in Korean ). Doopedia. Retrieved 2016 - 03 - 03. Jump up ^ `` Pak Hyeokgeose : the founder of the Silla kingdom was respected and courageous ''. Korea.net. 2014 - 09 - 24. Retrieved 2016 - 03 - 03. Jump up ^ `` 정복규 의 한국 성 씨를 찾아서 - 박근혜 후보 와 고령 박씨 ''. Shina Ilbo. 2012 - 12 - 11. Retrieved 2013 - 10 - 21. ^ Jump up to : `` 박씨 '' ( in Korean ). RootsClick Corp. Retrieved 2016 - 03 - 03. 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Retrieved 2014 - 07 - 14. -- Royal house -- House of Park Founding year : 57 BC Preceded by Founding dynasty Ruling House of Silla 57 BC -- 57 AD Next : House of Seok Preceded by House of Seok Ruling House of Silla 80 -- 184 Next : House of Seok Preceded by House of Kim Ruling House of Silla 912 -- 927 Next : abdicated Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Park_(Korean_surname)&oldid=835691454 '' Categories : Royal families Korean - language surnames Lists of Korean people Lists of people sharing a surname 50s BC establishments 57 BC Hidden categories : CS1 Korean - language sources ( ko ) Pages using infobox family with unknown parameters Articles containing Korean - language text Articles needing additional references from July 2011 All articles needing additional references Talk Contents About Wikipedia Bân - lâm - gú Deutsch Español 한국어 Bahasa Indonesia Magyar 日本 語 Norsk Русский Scots Svenska Tiếng Việt 中文 4 more Edit links This page was last edited on 10 April 2018, at 05 : 46. 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Question: what does the korean last name park mean
Answer: bottle gourd