| Hwangbo | |
| Hangul | 황보 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hwangbo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hwangbo |
Hwangbo (Korean: 황보) is an uncommon family name in Korea. As of 2000, there were just 9,148 people by this name in South Korea.[1][2][3] The Hwangbo surname has two clans, the Yeongcheon Hwangbo clan and the Hwangju Hwangbo clan. The name Hwangbo originated from the Chinese surname Huangfu.
Notable people with the surname
- Hwangbo Je-gong, nobleman in the Early Kingdom of Goryeo
- Queen Sinjeong, Taejo of Goryeo's 4th Queen Consort
- Queen Daemok, Gwangjong of Goryeo's Queen Consort
- Hwangbo In (1387–1453), Joseon Dynasty politician
- Hwangbo Kwan (born 1965), South Korean footballer
- Hwangbo Seung-hee (born 1976), South Korean politician, Youth Chief of the People Power Party
- Hwangbo Hyejeong (born 1980), South Korean singer
See also
References
External links
- List of living names, with clan profiles
- 2000 South Korean census results data by surname and clan
- 2000 South Korean census results by surname and clan
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