Build the 단양 장씨 family tree online

단양 장씨(丹陽 張氏) — Regarded as one line of the Jang clan whose ancestral seat is Danyang.

About the 단양 장씨 clan

Regarded as one line of the Jang clan whose ancestral seat is Danyang. In the 2015 Census the 단양 장씨 clan numbered about 44,334 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 장, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 단양) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Said to comprise two lines: the earlier Danyang line, taking Jang Sun-ik as its founder, and the later Danyang line, taking Jang Mu-yong as its founder.

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

Notable figures

Chang Woo-soung, Jang Na-ra, Jang Kwang-geun

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

How to build your 단양 장씨 tree

1. Start with yourself — sign in to get your own tree. Enter your name, birth year and clan seat (단양).
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

단양 장씨 clan association

The 단양 장씨 clan association can be found in the Korean E-Jokbo Library clan-association directory.