concept   family names
culture   Korea
statement   In Korea, family names come before given names and signify clan, status, and respect.
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1 family name Korea Family name placed before the given name and used to show respect. 1
2 family name Korea Family name emphasized as a symbol of respect and honor, with individuals referred to by their family name first. 1
3 family name South Korea Traditionally consists of the father's name followed by the family lineage, and is considered a matter of great importance 1
4 family name inheritance Korea Family name traditionally inherited from the father, and there is a growing trend of allowing mothers’ family names for children. 1
5 family name inheritance South Korea Family name traditionally inherited from the father and is highly valued as a symbol of heritage and lineage. 1
6 family name order Korea Family name precedes given name, showing respect for the family 1
7 family names Korea Family names are placed before given names, and are of great importance in addressing individuals. 1
8 family names Korea Family names are placed before the given name and can indicate the person's clan, social status, or geographical origin. 1
9 family names South Korea Family names are legally regulated, and changing or adopting a new family name is a complex and rare process. 1
10 family surname South Korea Children typically take the father's family surname. 1
11 surname Korea Surname holds great importance and is typically placed before the given name in formal addresses. 1
12 surname South Korea The surname comes before the given name and is used to address someone respectfully. 1
13 surnames Korea In some East Asian cultures, the surname comes before the given name and is often shared across a large number of people in the population. 1
14 use of first names South Korea Less common and often considered too familiar, especially in professional settings 1
15 use of maternal surname South Korea The use of maternal surname is less common and often not emphasized 1
16 use of surnames Korea Surnames are used before the given name, and are considered essential in formal settings 1