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Kim, sometimes spelt Gim, is the most common family name in [[Korea]]. |
Kim, sometimes spelt Gim, is the most common family name in [[Korea]]. |
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Kims are descended from the Great [[Huns]] who are the ancestors of the Genghis Khan, Atilla the Hun and Timur (Tamerlane). They are the north Asian people, including Mongols, Turks and Koreans. Old Koreans are derived from the Hun that belongs to [[Altaic language]]. Also used to be known as "[[Xiongnu]]" by the Chinese. |
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==Other derivations== |
==Other derivations== |
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Revision as of 14:59, 28 November 2017
Kim is a surname with multiple origins.
Korean family name
Kim, sometimes spelt Gim, is the most common family name in Korea.
Kims are descended from the Great Huns who are the ancestors of the Genghis Khan, Atilla the Hun and Timur (Tamerlane). They are the north Asian people, including Mongols, Turks and Koreans. Old Koreans are derived from the Hun that belongs to Altaic language. Also used to be known as "Xiongnu" by the Chinese.
Other derivations
People with the family name Kim, but unrelated to the Korean root above, include:
- Andy Kim, Canadian musician, born Andrew Youakim
- Sandra Kim, Belgian singer, born Sandra Caldarone
Fictional characters
Fictional characters with the surname Kim, whether or not any indication is given of ethnic origins, include:
- In Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters game series
- Kim Kaphwan
- Kim Dong Hwan or Kim Jae Hoon, regular characters in Garou: Mark of the Wolves
- Kim Sue Il in Kizuna Encounter
- Other
- Harry Kim in the television series Star Trek: Voyager
- Lane Kim in the television series Gilmore Girls
See also
- Kim (given name)
- Kim (disambiguation) (other meanings)
This page lists people with the surname Kim.
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