Jang, Chang and (less often) Zang are romanizations of the common

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. As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were 1,021,107 people by this name in

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or 2.05% of the population.

Romanization

In a study by the

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based on 2007 application data for South Korean passports, it was found that 84.5% of people with this surname spelled it in Latin letters as Jang in their passports. Another 14.9% spelled it as Chang, and 0.2% as Zhang. Rare alternative spellings included Jahng and Jean.

Distribution

During the 2000 South Korean Census, there were close to 920,000 people in

– 2.1% of the general population–with this surname, most written with the hanja 張. Jang is a relatively common surname in the

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and was listed 5,531st overall during the

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, and 11th among

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in 2000. Zang was much less common and ranked 14,627th.

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Zhang Zhang may refer to: Chinese culture, etc. * Zhang (surname) (張/张), common Chinese surname ** Zhang (surname 章), a rarer Chinese surname * Zhang County (漳县), of Dingxi, Gansu * Zhang River (漳河), a river flowing mainly in Henan * ''Zha ...

(

Hanja Hanja (Hangul: ; Hanja: , ), alternatively known as Hancha, are Chinese characters () used in the writing of Korean. Hanja was used as early as the Gojoseon period, the first ever Korean kingdom. (, ) refers to Sino-Korean vocabulary, ...

(), Zhuang () and Jiang () use the same Chinese characters as the Korean surname Jang.

List of people with the surname

Jang

Jang Bogo Jang Bogo (787–841), childhood name: Gungbok, was a Sillan who rose to prominence in the Later Silla period of Korea as a powerful maritime figure who effectively controlled the Yellow Sea (West Sea), and dominated the trade between Silla, H ...

(787–846), military leader of late

Silla Silla or Shilla (57 BCE – 935 CE) ( , Old Korean: Syera, Old Japanese: Siraki2) was a Korean kingdom located on the southern and central parts of the Korean Peninsula. Silla, along with Baekje and Goguryeo, formed the Three Kingdoms ...

Jang Song-thaek Jang Song-thaek (January or February 1946 – 12 December 2013) was a leading figure in the government of North Korea. He was married to Kim Kyong-hui, the only daughter of North Korean Premier Kim Il-sung and his first wife Kim Jong-suk, and on ...

(1946–2013), North Korean government official * Jang Dae-Il (born 1975), former South Korean soccer player *

Jang Do-yeon Jang Do-yeon (born March 10, 1985), is a South Korean comedian, signed with KOEN Group. She was a cast member in MBC's variety show, We Got Married, paired with actor Choi Min-yong. Education Jang was a student at Kyung Hee University's Colleg ...

(born 1985), South Korean comedian * Jang Dong-gun (born 1972), South Korean actor and musician *

Jang Dong-yoon Jang Dong-yoon (born July 12, 1992) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the popular television series ''School 2017'' (2017), ''The Tale of Nokdu'' (2019), and ''Search'' (2020). Early life After finishing high ...

(born 1992), South Korean actor * Jang Keun-suk (born 1987), South Korean actor, singer, model, film director and DJ *

Jang Na-ra Jang Na-ra (; born March 18, 1981) is a South Korean singer and actress active in both the South Korean and Chinese entertainment industries since 2001. She rose to prominence with her hit studio album ''Sweet Dream'' in 2002, and starred in wel ...

(born 1981), South Korean actress and singer *

Jang Seung-jo Jang Hyun Deok (장현덕), known professionally as Jang Seung Jo is a South Korean actor, known for his roles in ''Money Flower'' (2017), ''Familiar Wife'' (2018) and ''Encounter'' (2018). In recent years, Jang also starred in several other dra ...

(born 1981), South Korean actor * Jang Dae-hyeon (born 1997), South Korean singer, former member of boy group Rainz and member of boy group WEi *

Jang Gyu-ri Jang Gyu-ri (, born December 27, 1997) is a South Korean singer and actress. She finished ninth in Mnet's girl group survival show '' Idol School'', becoming a member of the resulting girl group Fromis 9. Jang gained more recognition after st ...

(born 1997), South Korean singer and former member of

Fromis 9 Fromis 9 (; stylized as fromis_9) is a South Korean girl group formed by CJ E&M through the 2017 reality show '' Idol School''. The group is composed of eight members: Roh Ji-sun, Song Ha-young, Lee Sae-rom, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-gyung, Park J ...

* Jang Hee-ryung (born 1993), South Korean actress and model * Jang Hyuk (born 1976), South Korean actor and rapper *

Jang Hyung-Seok Jang Hyung-Seok (born 7 July 1972) is a South Korean football player. He played for several clubs, including Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i, Anyang LG Cheetahs and Bucheon SK. He played for the South Korea national football team and was a participa ...

(born 1972), South Korean football player * Jang Hyun-seung (born 1989), South Korean singer and member of boy band Highlight * Jang In-hwan (1875–1930) Korean independence activist * Jang Ye-eun (born 1998), South Korean singer and member of girl group CLC * Jang Ja-yeon (1982–2009), South Korean actress * Jang Jae-ho, South Korean gamer * Jang Jeong (born 1980), South Korean golfer * Jang Jin-young (1972–2009), South Korean actress *

Jang Joon-hwan Jang Joon-hwan (born January 18, 1970) is a South Korean film director. Life and career A graduate of Sungkyunkwan University, Jang's first directing job was on the 1994 short film ''2001 Imagine''. His feature-length debut was the science fict ...

(born 1970), South Korean film director *

Chae Jung-an Chae Jung-an (born Jang Jung-an on October 21, 1977) is a South Korean actress and singer. Philanthropy On March 11, 2022, Chae made a donation. millions to the Hope Bridge Disaster Relief Association to help the victims of the massive wildfi ...

(born 1977) South Korean actress *

Jang Ki-yong Jang Ki-yong (; born August 7, 1992) is a South Korean actor and model. Initially beginning a career in the modelling industry, Jang debuted as an actor through a guest appearance on '' It's Okay, That's Love'' (2014), followed by roles in vari ...

(born 1992), South Korean model and actor *

Jang Mi-kwan Jang Mi-kwan (born July 21, 1989) is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known for his villainous role in the television series ''Strong Girl Bong-soon ''Strong Girl Bong-soon'' () is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Pa ...

(born 1989), South Korean model and actor *

Jang Minho Jang Ho-geun ( ko, 장호근, born 11 September 1977), known professionally as Jang Minho, is a South Korean singer. He competed in the TV Chosun audition show '' Mr. Trot'', placing in the top sixth. He is also a model, dancer, and TV presente ...

(born 1977), South Korean singer * Jang Min-hyeok (born 1978), South Korean voice actor * Jang Nok-su (–1506), one of

Yeonsangun of Joseon Yeonsangun of Joseon or Prince Yeonsan of Joseon (23 November 1476 – 20 November 1506), personal name Yi Yung ( Korean: 이융; Hanja: 李㦕), was the tenth ruler of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. Often considered the worst tyrant in Joseon's ...

's concubines * Jang Su-jeong (born 1995), South Korean tennis player *

Jang Sun-woo Jang Sun-woo (born 20 March 1952) is a South Korean film director. Life Jang attended Seoul National University and received a bachelor's degree in anthropology. Before his directorial debut, Jang made a name for himself by writing film crit ...

(born 1952), a South Korean film director * Jang Hui-bin (1659–1701), a Joseon-era concubine, mother of

Gyeongjong of Joseon Gyeongjong of Joseon (20 November 1688 – 11 October 1724; reigned 1720–1724) was the 20th king of the Joseon dynasty of Korea. He was the son of King Sukjong and his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Hui of the Indong Jang clan. Biography In ...

Jang Seung-eop Jang Seung-eop (1843 – 1897) (commonly known by his pen name Owon) was a painter of the late Joseon Dynasty in Korea. His life was dramatized in the award-winning 2002 film ''Chi-hwa-seon'' directed by Im Kwon-taek. He was one of the few pai ...

(1843–1897), a Joseon-era painter *

(1946–2013), North Korean politician and four-star general *

Jang Won-young Jang Won-young (; born August 31, 2004), known mononymously as Wonyoung, is a South Korean singer and model. She is a member of Ive under Starship Entertainment and is also a former member of project girl group Iz*One after finishing first in ...

(born 2004), South Korean singer and member of girl group Ive * Jang Woo Hyuk (born 1978), South Korean singer and rapper, member of boy band H.O.T. * Jang Wooyoung (born 1989), South Korean singer and member of boy band 2PM *

Jang Seo-hee Jang Seo-hee (born January 5, 1972) is a South Korean actress. She has starred in numerous television dramas, including ''Miss Mermaid'' (2002) and '' Temptation of Wife'' (2008), which were both extremely successful in the ratings and earned J ...

(born 1972), South Korean actress *

Jang Shin-young Jang Shin-young (; born January 17, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut through a local beauty contest in 2001, and is best known for her portrayal of the femme fatale lead in the E Channel drama ''The Empress'' (2 ...

(born 1984), South Korean actress *

Jang Su-won Jang Su-won (born July 16, 1980) is a South Korean singer. He is best known as a member of the South Korean boy group Sechs Kies and the duet group J-Walk, along with fellow Sechs Kies member Kim Jae-duck.Gang, Hye-ran (강혜란) (2010-01-23T ...

(born 1980), South Korean actor and singer, member of boy band

Sechs Kies Sechs Kies (pronounced as ; ko, 젝스키스) is a first generation South Korean boy band. Making their debut on April 15, 1997, they are one of the first K-pop idol groups, credited with pioneering the idol scene and fandom culture. The grou ...

Jang Yeong-sil Jang Yeong-sil (; ; 1390 – after 1442) was a Korean mechanical engineer, scientist, and inventor during the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). Although Jang was born as a peasant, King Sejong allowed Jang to work at the royal palace. Jang's inven ...

(1390–), prominent Joseon-era scientist and astronomer * Jang Yong-Ho (born 1976), South Korean archer * Jang Yoon-jeong (born 1980), South Korean trot singer

Chang

* Ben Chang, character in the TV series ''

Community A community is a social unit (a group of living things) with commonality such as place, norms, religion, values, customs, or identity. Communities may share a sense of place situated in a given geographical area (e.g. a country, village, ...

'' * David Chang (born 1977), American restaurateur *

Ha-Joon Chang Ha-Joon Chang (; ; born 7 October 1963) is a South Korean institutional economist, specialising in development economics. Chang is the author of several widely discussed policy books, most notably ''Kicking Away the Ladder: Development Strateg ...

(born 1963), economist specialising in development economics * Hasok Chang (born 1967), historian and philosopher of science * Chang Myon (1899–1966), second

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* Jung Koo Chang (born 1963), South Korean world boxing champion * Chang Koehan, character in the video game series '' King of Fighters'' *

Leonard Chang Leonard Chang is a Korean American writer of short stories and novels, as well as a screenwriter and television writer/executive producer who is known for FX's Snowfall. Biography Born in Spanish Harlem, New York, Chang grew up on Long Island and ...

, Korean-American writer * Sarah Chang (born 1980), Korean-American violinist * Chang Chun-ha (1918–1975) Korean independence activist, journalist and politician *

Chang Kiha Chang Kiha (; born February 20, 1982) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, essay writer and radio host. He is best known as the lead singer of the indie rock band Kiha & The Faces. Early life Chang was born in Seoul on February 20, 19 ...

(born 1982), leader of South Korean band ''

Kiha & the Faces Kiha & The Faces (Korean: 장기하와 얼굴들) was a South Korean indie rock band lead by singer Chang Kiha. The band debuted in 2008 with the single, "Cheap Coffee," and have since become one of South Korea's most popular and commercially succ ...

'' * Chang So-Yun (born 1974), South Korean volleyball player * Chang Ung (born 1938), president of the

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