Build the 강릉 김씨 family tree online

강릉 김씨(江陵 金氏) — A clan said to trace its founding ancestor to Kim Ju-won, the Prince of Myeongju (Myeongjugunwang) and a descendant of King Taejong Muyeol of Silla.

About the 강릉 김씨 clan

A clan said to trace its founding ancestor to Kim Ju-won, the Prince of Myeongju (Myeongjugunwang) and a descendant of King Taejong Muyeol of Silla. In the 2015 Census the 강릉 김씨 clan numbered about 179,593 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 김, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 강릉) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Cheongpung branch, Samcheok branch, Hoengseong branch, Paju Neungdong branch

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

Notable figures

김시습(one of the Six Loyal Subjects / Saengyuksin and author of Geumo Sinhwa), 김상철(Chief State Councillor of Joseon), 김상성(Minister of Personnel / Ijopanseo of Joseon)

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

How to build your 강릉 김씨 tree

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

강릉 김씨 clan association

🔗 강릉김씨대종회

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