Build the 전주 류씨 family tree online

전주 류씨(全州 柳氏) — A line of the Ryu clan whose ancestral seat is Jeonju, said to have produced figures such as Ryu Yeong-gyeong, Chief State Councillor of Joseon.

About the 전주 류씨 clan

A line of the Ryu clan whose ancestral seat is Jeonju, said to have produced figures such as Ryu Yeong-gyeong, Chief State Councillor of Joseon. In the 2015 Census the 전주 류씨 clan numbered about 78,690 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 류, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 전주) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Chungsuk-gong branch, Jangnyeong-gong branch, Hyeon-gam-gong branch

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

Notable figures

Ryu Yeong-gyeong, Yoo In-chon

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

How to build your 전주 류씨 tree

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

전주 류씨 clan association

The 전주 류씨 clan association can be found in the Korean E-Jokbo Library clan-association directory.