Choe
A Korean surname, usually written 최 in Hangul and most often romanized as Choe or Choi.
The #4,560 most common surname in the United States (2010 Census) — about 1 in every 39,705 Americans shares it.
Etymology
Choe is a Korean family name, representing the Hangul surname 최. In Korean usage it is commonly romanized as Choe, though Choi is also very widespread. The name does not derive from an English word; it is a hereditary surname of Korean origin with traditional clan lineages attached to it.
History
The surname is one of the established Korean family names and is associated with several major clan groups. In modern English-language records, Choe often appears alongside the more familiar spelling Choi, depending on romanization choice and immigration documents. It is found among Korean diaspora communities in the United States and elsewhere.
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Fun fact
Choe and Choi usually represent the same Korean surname in romanization, so two different spellings may belong to the same family name line.