Cha (Korean name)

Cha (Ch’a) is a common family name in Korea. The Yŏnan Cha clan is the only clan. The founding ancestor was Cha Hyojun, son of Yu Cha-tal (10th century AD). Most of the clan’s members live in Gyeongsang province, Hwanghae province, or P'yŏngan province.

Famous Cha include

• Cha Bum-keun Football Player
• Cha In Pyo Actor
• Cha Tae Hyun Actor

References

• Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0–19–508137–4

See also

• List of Korea-related topics

External links

A 2001 Korea Now article explaining the clan structure