Build the 초계 변씨 family tree online

초계 변씨(草溪 卞氏) — Regarded as the principal line of the Byeon clan whose ancestral seat is Chogye.

About the 초계 변씨 clan

Regarded as the principal line of the Byeon clan whose ancestral seat is Chogye. In the 2015 Census the 초계 변씨 clan numbered about 53,860 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 변, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 초계) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Jang branch, Jung branch, Gye branch

Branch divisions vary by lineage and jokbo; confirm your own branch in your family's records.

Notable figures

Byeon Gye-ryang, Pyun Yung-tai(Byeon Yeong-tae), Byeon Yeong-ro

Tap a name for the full profile (life, career, grave, descendants).

How to build your 초계 변씨 tree

1. Start with yourself — sign in to get your own tree. Enter your name, birth year and clan seat (초계).
2. Add older generations — add parents and grandparents. For accuracy see tracing ancestors with jejeok records (usually to about 5 generations).
3. Link siblings & children — sort by generational name (hangnyeol) to see each generation at a glance.
4. Export & share — save the finished tree as a PDF and invite family to manage it together.

Related reading

초계 변씨 clan association

🔗 초계변씨대종회

For other branch associations, see the Korean E-Jokbo Library clan-association directory.