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Kim (surname) facts for kids

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Kim is a very common family name, also known as a surname. It has different origins around the world.

Kim in Korea

Kim, sometimes spelled "Gim", is the most common family name in Korea. Many people in Korea have this name.

Kim in Vietnam

In Vietnam, the name Kim is how the Chinese surname Jin is spelled. So, it connects to Chinese roots through Vietnam.

Other People Named Kim

Some people with the family name Kim do not come from Korea, China, or Vietnam. For example:

  • Andy Kim is a Canadian musician. His birth name was Andrew Youakim.

Fictional Characters with Kim

Many characters in books, TV shows, and video games also have the family name Kim. Here are a few examples:

  • Harry Kim is a character in the television series Star Trek: Voyager.
  • Kim Dong Hwan and Kim Jae Hoon are characters in the video game Garou: Mark of the Wolves.
  • Kim Sue Il is a character in the video game Kizuna Encounter.
  • Kim Chan is a character in Have Gun Will Travel. He was often called Hey Boy.

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