Build the 여양 진씨 family tree online

여양 진씨(驪陽 陳氏) — It is regarded as the principal lineage of the Jin clan whose ancestral seat is Yeoyang.

About the 여양 진씨 clan

It is regarded as the principal lineage of the Jin clan whose ancestral seat is Yeoyang. In the 2015 Census the 여양 진씨 clan numbered about 110,403 people, one of Korea's major surnames and clans. Even among people surnamed 진, a different clan seat (bon-gwan, 여양) means a different lineage. New to these terms? See the bon-gwan, pa & hangnyeol guide.

Main branches (派)

Sijung-gong branch, Eosa-gong branch, Yebingyeong branch, Maeho-gong branch

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

Notable figures

진화, 진의종, 진중권

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

How to build your 여양 진씨 tree

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

여양 진씨 clan association

The 여양 진씨 clan association can be found in the Korean E-Jokbo Library clan-association directory.