Cha (Korean name)
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Cha is a common family name in Korea. The Yeonan Cha clan is the only clan. The founding ancestor was Cha Hyo-jeon, son of Yu Cha-dal (10th century AD). Most of the clan’s members live in Gyeongsang province, Hwanghae province, or P'yŏngan province.
Famous people surnamed Cha include:
- Cha Bum-kun, footballer
- His son Cha Du-ri, also a footballer (Cha Bum-kun's son)
- Cha In-pyo, actor
- Cha Seung-won, actor
- Cha Tae-hyun, actor
References
- Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
See also
External links
- [official website of headquarters of the Yeonan Cha clan meeting]
- [A 2001 Korea Now article explaining the clan structure]
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