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풍천 임씨(豊川 任氏) — It is regarded as the principal lineage of the Im (任) clan whose ancestral seat is Pungcheon.

About the 풍천 임씨 clan

It is regarded as the principal lineage of the Im (任) clan whose ancestral seat is Pungcheon. In the 2015 Census the 풍천 임씨 clan numbered about 143,881 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 임, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 풍천) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

It is said to be broadly divided into the elder branch (baekpa), whose founding ancestor is Im Ja-song, and the middle branch (jungpa), whose founding ancestor is Im Ja-sun.

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

Notable figures

사명대사(Great Master Samyeong), 임백경, 임권

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

How to build your 풍천 임씨 tree

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

풍천 임씨 clan association

🔗 풍천임씨중앙종친회

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