Английская Википедия:Choi (Korean surname)
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Choi (Шаблон:Korean) is a Korean family surname. As of the South Korean census of 2015, there were around 2.3 million people by this name in South Korea or roughly 4.7% of the population.[1] In English-speaking countries, it is most often anglicized Choi, and sometimes also Chey, Choe or Chwe. Ethnic Koreans in the former USSR prefer the form Tsoi (Tsoy) especially as a transcription of the Cyrillic Цой.
Origin
- According to Samguk Sagi, the Gyeongju clan originates from chief Sobeoldori (소벌도리, 蘇伐都利) of Goheochon (고허촌, 高墟村), one of six villages that united to found Silla; The Gyeongju clan traces their origin back to Choi Chiwon (857–10th century), a noted Korean scholar, philosopher, and poet of the late Unified Silla period (668–935).
- One theory of origin suggests that Haeju clan's progenitor Choi Choong (최충, 崔沖, 984–1068) was given the surname 崔 during the reign of Goryeo king Mokjong.
- The progenitor of the Chungju clan is General Choi Seung (최승, 崔陞), also known as Choi Woo (최우, 崔偶), of Silla (known as Cui Sheng in the Tang dynasty)
- The progenitor of the Nangju clan is Choi Heun (최흔, 崔昕) of Silla who was a native of Yeongam (Nangju) of the southern Jeolla region.
- Choi Ri (최리, 崔理), who was known as the leader of the Kingdom of Nakrang
Clans
There are roughly 160 clans of Chois.Шаблон:Citation needed Most of these are quite small. However, Choi is the 4th most common surname in Korea. The largest by far is the Gyeongju Choi clan, with a 2000 South Korean population of 976,820. The Gyeongju Choe claim the Silla scholar Choe Chi-won as their founder.[2]
- Haeju clan[2] – Choe Chung
- Saknyeong clan[2] – Choe Hang, Choi Byung Ju (founding member modern era Korean Supreme Court)
- Gangneung clan[2]
- Hwasun clan[2]
- Ganghwa clan[2]
- Yeongcheon clan[2]
- Tamjin clan[2]
- Ubong clan[2] – Choe Hang
- Suwaon clan[2]
- Yeongheung clan[2]
- Suseong clan[2]
- Chungju Choe clan[2]
- Goesan clan – Choe Sejin[3]
- Heunghae clan
- Yeongam clan
- Taein clan
Etymology and Pronunciation
Choi is written with the Hanja character 崔, meaning "a governor who oversees the land and the mountain".
In Korean, 최 is usually pronounced Шаблон:IPA-ko "Chwe" or “Chey” except by some older speakers who pronounce it Шаблон:IPA-ko (this vowel sound is similar to the German ö [ø]). In English, it is most often pronounced Шаблон:IPAc-en "Choy", which sounds clearly different to its proper pronunciation but some go by “Chey”.
Prominent people of the past
- Choe Chiwon (858-c. 910), Korean philosopher during the Silla dynasty
- Choe Chung-heon (1149-1219), military dictator of the Goryeo period
- Choe U (???-1249), military dictator of the Goryeo period
- Choe Yeong (1316–1388), military general under King Gongmin of Goryeo
- Choe Mu-seon (1325-1395), Korean inventor
- Choe Manri (???-1445), an early critic of hangul
- Choe Sejin (1465-1542), mostly known for his 1525 훈몽자회, aka Hangul for beginners.
- Choe Yeong-kyeong (1529-1590), Westerner, purged during the Gichuk Oksa
- Suk-bin Choe (1670–1718), concubine of Sukjong and mother of Yeongjo of Joseon[4]
- Choe Han-gi (1803-1877), Korean Confucian scholar and philosopher
- Choe Je-u (1824-1864), founder of the Donghak movement
Prominent people today
General
- Dan Choi (born 1981), American LGBT rights activist and former American officer
- Choi Gee-sung (최지성, born 1951), high-ranking Samsung executive
- Choi Hong Hi, South Korean general considered the principal founder of taekwondo
- Jay Pil Choi, American economist
- Choe Jun (1884–1970), businessman and philanthropist
- Choe Nam-seon (1890–1957), Korean historian and independence activist
- Choi Tae-min, South Korean cult leader and founder of Yeongsegyo
- Chey Tae-won, SK chairman
- Choi Wonshik, optical physicist at Korea University
Politicians
- Choi Kyoung-hwan, South Korean politician
- Choi Kyu-hah (1919–2006), transitional President of South Korea following the assassination of Park Chung-hee
- Sergey Tsoy (Choi Yong-eun), Russian politician
- Steven Choi, American politician
- Choe Ryong-hae (b. 1950), North Korean politician and military officer
- Choe Kwang, North Korean general and politician
Arts
General
- David Choe (born 1976), Korean American artist
- Choi Han (최한), South Korean voice actor
- Choi Han-bit (최한빛, born 1987), South Korean model
- Kristy Choi, Korean-American filmmaker
- Choi Seong-woo, South Korean voice actor
- Sharon Choi (Choi Sung-jae 최성재, born 1994/1995), Korean-American interpreter and filmmaker
- Choi Soo-jin, South Korean voice actress
- Susan Choi, American novelist
- Choi Won-hyeong, South Korean voice actor
- Choi Yang-il, Шаблон:Aka Yoichi Sai, Japanese film director
- Choe Yong-gon (army commander) (1903-1972), high-ranking North Korean official
Actors and actresses
- Choi Eun-hee (최은희, 1926–2018), South Korean actress once abducted to the North
- Choi Go (born 2012), South Korean actor and model
- Choi Ji-woo, South Korean actress
- Choi Jin-sil (1968–2008), South Korean actress, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress"
- Choi Jung-won (actress, born 1981), South Korean actress
- Choi Jung-yoon, South Korean actress
- Kenneth Choi, American actor
- Choi Kwon-soo, South Korean actor
- Choi Min-sik, South Korean actor
- Choi Ri, South Korean actress
- Choi Sung-eun, South Korean actress
- Choi Sung-kook, South Korean actor and comedian
- Choi Tae-hwan, South Korean actor
- Choi Won-hong, South Korean actor
- Choi Woo-hyuk (actor, born 1985), South Korean actor
- Choi Woo-hyuk (actor, born 1997), South Korean actor
- Choi Woo-shik, South Korean actor
Musicians and idols
- Anita Tsoy, Russian pop singer, wife of Sergey Tsoy
- Choi Bo-min, South Korean actor and singer, member of boy band Golden Child
- Dasuri Choi, South Korean dancer, choreographer, singer and entertainer based in the Philippines
- David Choi, Korean American musician
- Seven (born Choi Dong-wook), South Korean singer
- G.NA (born Gina Jane Choi), Canadian-born South Korean singer
- Choi Hyun-suk, South Korean rapper and member of boy band Treasure
- Wheesung (born Choi Hwee-sung), South Korean singer
- Jennifer Choi, American violinist
- Jenny Choi, American singer and cellist
- Sulli (born Choi Jin-ri), South Korean actress and former member of girl group f(x)
- Changjo (born Choi Jong-hyun), South Korean singer and member of boy band Teen Top
- Choi Jong-hoon, South Korean singer and member of rock band F.T. Island
- Zelo (born Choi Jun-hong), South Korean singer and member of boy band B.A.P
- Choi Jung-in, South Korean singer
- Choi Jung-won, South Korean singer
- Ren (born Choi Min-gi), South Korean actor, singer, and television personality, member of boy band NU'EST
- Choi Min-ho, South Korean rapper and singer, member of boy band Shinee
- Choi Min-hwan, South Korean singer and drummer, member of rock band F.T. Island
- T.O.P (born Choi Seung-hyun), South Korean rapper, actor and singer, former member of boy band Big Bang
- Choi Siwon, South Korean actor and singer, member of boy band Super Junior
- Choi Soo-young, South Korean actress and singer, member of girl group Girls' Generation
- Choi Sung-min, South Korean singer, member of boy band Speed and the co-ed group Coed School
- Bada (born Choi Sung-hee), South Korean singer and musical theatre actress, member of girl group S.E.S.
- Viktor Tsoi, Soviet rock musician, leader of rock band Kino
- Choi Ye-na, South Korean singer and former member of girl group Iz*One
- Choi Young-jae, South Korean actor and singer, member of boy band Got7
- Choi Yoo-jung, South Korean singer, member of girl groups I.O.I and Weki Meki
- Choi Yu-jin, South Korean singer and actress, member of girl groups CLC and Kep1er
- Yuju (born Choi Yu-na), South Korean singer, former member of girl group GFriend
- Hyojung (born Choi Hyo-jung), South Korean singer, member of girl group Oh My Girl
- Arin (born Choi Ye-won), South Korean singer, member of girl group Oh My Girl
- Cui Jian, Chinese rock musician
Sports
- Choi Cheol-han, South Korean professional Go player
- Choe Chol-su (born 1969), North Korean boxer
- Choi Da-bin (born 2000), South Korean figure skater
- Choi Eun-kyung (born 1984), South Korean short track speed skater and double Olympic Champion
- Choi Eun-kyung (field hockey) (born 1971), South Korean former field hockey player
- Hee-seop Choi (born 1979), South Korean former professional baseball player
- Choi Hong-man (born 1980), South Korean kickboxer
- Ji-man Choi (born 1991), South Korean professional baseball player
- Choi Jin-cheul (born 1971), South Korean former footballer
- Choi Jung-won (speed skater) (born 1990), South Korean short track speed skater
- Choi Kwang-jo (born 1942), South Korean martial artist, founder and head of Choi Kwang-Do
- Choi Kyung-ju (born 1970, better known as K. J. Choi), South Korean professional golfer
- Choi Mi-sun (born 1966), South Korean recurve archer
- Choe Myong-ho (born 1988), North Korean footballer
- Choi Myung-hoon (born 1975), South Korean professional Go player
- Choi Na-yeon (born 1987), South Korean professional golfer
- Choi Soon-ho (born 1962), South Korean football manager and former professional footballer
- Choe Song-hyok (born 1998), North Korean footballer
- Choi Sung-kuk (born 1983), South Korean former footballer
- Choi Sung-yong (born 1975), South Korean former footballer
- Choi Tae-uk (born 1981), South Korean former footballer
- Choi Won-jong, South Korean archer
- Choi Won-kwon (born 1981), South Korean former footballer
- Choi Yeon-sung, South Korean retired professional StarCraft player
- Choe Yeong-ui (1923–1994, better known as Mas Oyama), karate master who founded Kyokushin karate
- Choi Yong-soo (born 1973), South Korean footballer
- Choi Yong-soo (boxer) (1972), South Korean retired boxer
- Choi Yong-sool (1904–1986), founder of Hapkido
- Yuhui Choe (born 1986), Japanese-born Korean ballet dancer
- Choi Yu-jin (figure skater) (born 2000), South Korean figure skater
- Choi Yun-kyum (born 1962), South Korean football coach
See also
- Cui – Chinese surname
- Choi
- Tsoi
- List of Korean family names
References
External links
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ 2,00 2,01 2,02 2,03 2,04 2,05 2,06 2,07 2,08 2,09 2,10 2,11 2,12 2,13 2,14 2,15 Шаблон:Cite webШаблон:Dead link
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite webШаблон:Dead link
- ↑ Note: suk-bin is a Joseon title, not a given name