The most popular surname in Korea, particularly in South Korea, is Kim (김).
Top Korean Surnames
According to information from Wikipedia's List of Korean Surnames, the three most common surnames are:
| Rank | Surname | Hangul |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim | 김 |
| 2 | Lee | 이 |
| 3 | Park | 박 |
Significance
The prevalence of these surnames highlights an interesting aspect of Korean culture and genealogy. The Kim surname is particularly widespread.
