Build the 단양 우씨 family tree online

단양 우씨(丹陽 禹氏) — It is regarded as the principal lineage of the Woo clan whose ancestral seat is Danyang.

About the 단양 우씨 clan

It is regarded as the principal lineage of the Woo clan whose ancestral seat is Danyang. In the 2015 Census the 단양 우씨 clan numbered about 191,287 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 우, 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)

Daejehak-gong branch, Yean-gun branch, Anjeong-gong branch, Jibui-gong branch

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

Notable figures

우탁, 우현보, 우장춘, 우상호

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

How to build your 단양 우씨 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 우씨 clan association

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