삭녕 신씨

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The Sannyung Shin clan (삭녕 신씨) is a Korean family name and clan. Here's a breakdown of what that means and some key information about the clan:
What is a "clan" in Korea?

• Korean clans, known as *bon-gwan* (본관), are groups of people who share a common patrilineal ancestor and are identified by the place where that ancestor originated.
• It is not just a surname, it is more specific family lineage.

Key facts about the Sannyung Shin Clan

• Origin: Sannyung (朔寧) refers to a region that now encompasses parts of Yeoncheon County (경기도 연천군) in Gyeonggi Province and Cheorwon County (강원특별자치도 철원군) in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
• Historical Context: The area was known as Sannyung County in 1896, but in 1914 Sannyung County was abolished. Parts of it went to Cheorwon County and the rest was merged into Yeoncheon County.
• Founder: The progenitor (founding ancestor) of the Sannyung Shin clan is Shin Yun-ryeo (신윤려). He was the maternal grandfather of Queen Sinui (신의왕후), the first wife of King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Because of his relation to Queen Sinui, Shin Yun-ryeo (신윤려) was posthumously given the title of *chanseongsa* (찬성사).

Important DistinctionsThere are other Shin clans in Korea such as:

• Pyeongsan Shin Clan (평산 신씨): This is the most populous Shin clan, with 563,375 members as of 2015. The founder of this clan is General Sin Sung-gyeom (신숭겸).
• Goryeong Shin Clan (고령 신씨): The second largest Shin clan, with a population of 129,718 in 2015, is descended from Shin Seong-yong (신성용).
• Yeongsan Shin Clan (영산 신씨) and Yeongwol Shin Clan (영월 신씨): These two clans share a common ancestor. The founder was Sin Gyeong (신경), who came to Goryeo from China. The 2015 census found 192,877 members.
• Aju Shin Clan (아주 신씨): Shin Yeong-mi (신영미) is the founder of this clan that had 33,710 members in 2015.

The Sannyung Shin clan is a distinct lineage, separate from these other Shin clans.