Build the 풍양 조씨 family tree online

풍양 조씨(豊壤 趙氏) — A clan known as a powerful sedo (in-law regime) house of the late Joseon period that produced a queen and Chief State Councillors.

About the 풍양 조씨 clan

A clan known as a powerful sedo (in-law regime) house of the late Joseon period that produced a queen and Chief State Councillors. In the 2015 Census the 풍양 조씨 clan numbered about 124,262 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 조, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 풍양) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Hogun-gong branch, Hoeyang-gong branch, Geumju-gong branch, Pyeongjangsa-gong branch, Sangjanggun-gong branch

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

Notable figures

조현명(Chief State Councillor of Joseon), 조인영(Chief State Councillor of Joseon), 신정왕후(Queen Sinjeong / Grand Royal Queen Dowager Jo)

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

How to build your 풍양 조씨 tree

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

풍양 조씨 clan association

🔗 풍양조씨대종회

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