Build the 장흥 고씨 family tree online

장흥 고씨(長興 高氏) — A line of the Ko clan known for producing the family of Ko Gyeong-myeong, a righteous-army commander of the Imjin War.

About the 장흥 고씨 clan

A line of the Ko clan known for producing the family of Ko Gyeong-myeong, a righteous-army commander of the Imjin War. In the 2015 Census the 장흥 고씨 clan numbered about 75,517 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 고, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 장흥) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Changpyeong Ko clan, Jangtaek Ko clan

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

Notable figures

Ko Gyeong-myeong, Ko Jong-hu

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

How to build your 장흥 고씨 tree

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

장흥 고씨 clan association

The 장흥 고씨 clan association can be found in the Korean E-Jokbo Library clan-association directory.