Summary

The surname 'PAK' has its origins in South Korea and is a common surname among the Korean population. It is believed to have derived from the Korean word 'bak' which means 'bag' or 'bundle'. The history of the Pak surname can be traced back to ancient times in Korea.
There are
10846
Paks in the USA
Pak is the
3308th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Pak

AhmedRaza

Renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the revivalist movement within Sunni Islam during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

IqbalBano

Eminent Pakistani Ghazal singer who was known for her soulful renditions of Urdu poetry.

Dr.Abdus

Pakistani theoretical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for his fundamental contributions to the development of the theory of unified weak and electromagnetic interaction.

MalalaYousafzai

Youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate who advocates for the rights of girls to receive education. She survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban.

SaraAhmed

Pakistani-British feminist scholar and cultural theorist known for her work on intersectionality, queer phenomenology, and feminist theory.

Pak Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Pak' originates from various cultures and regions, including Pakistan, Korea, and Indonesia.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Pak' is found among people of Pakistani, Korean, and Indonesian descent.
VariationsThe surname 'Pak' may have variations in spelling, such as 'Park', 'Parkes', 'Parkin', and 'Parkinson'.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration involving people with the surname 'Pak' have occurred at different times and in various places. Reasons for migration and immigration include seeking better economic opportunities, education, and political stability.