Bang is a Korean surname as well as a Scandinavian surname. The Korean surname is cognate to the Chinese surname Fāng (方). The Scandinavian surname is derived from the Old Norse banga which means to pound or hammer. Notable people with the surname include:
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Korean origin
Andrea Bang (born 1989), Canadian actress
Bang Chan (born 1997), Australian musician, member of boy band Stray Kids
Bang Cheol-yong (stage name Mir, born 1991), South Korean singer, member of boy band MBLAQ
Pang Chol-gap (born 1936), North Korean politician
Pang Chol-mi (born 1994), North Korean boxer
Pang Chun-dok, North Korean former international table tennis player
Bang Dae-du (born 1954), South Korean retired wrestler
Bang Dae-jong (born 1985), South Korean footballer
Diana Bang (born 1981), Canadian actress and writer
Bang Eun-hee (born 1967), South Korean actress
Bang Eun-jin (born 1965), South Korean actress and film director
Bang Eun-jung (born 1992), South Korean actress
Bang Geul-yi (born 1987), South Korean television director
Bang Hai Ja (1937–2022), South Korean-born painter and artist
Pang Hak-se (1914–1992), North Korean politician
Pang Ho-san (1916–1959), North Korean military officer
Bang Hyeon-seok (born 1961), South Korean writer
Go Eun-ah (born Bang Hyo-jin, 1988), South Korean actress
Bang Hyo-mun (born 1965), South Korean weightlifter
Bang Hyun-joo (born 1966), South Korean sport shooter
Bang Jae-ho (born 1992), South Korean actor and model
Bang Jae-min (born 1999), South Korean actor and rapper
Bang Jee-min (born 2005), South Korean singer and dancer, member of girl band Izna
Bang Jeong-hwan (1899–1931), Korean children's rights activist
Bang Jin-hyeok (born 1975), South Korean field hockey player
Bang Jun-hyuk (born 1968), South Korean businessman, founder and chairman of Netmarble
Bang Jun-seok (1970–2022), South Korean film score composer and music director
Bang Jun-yeong (born 1965), South Korean swimmer
Pang Kum-chol (born 1981), North Korean weightlifter
Bang Min-ah (born 1993), South Korean singer and actress, member of girl group Girl's Day
Bang Min-ja (born 1962), South Korean wheelchair curler
Ryan Bang (born 1991), South Korean entertainer
Bang Seong-joon (born 1973), South Korean voice actor
Bang Seung-hun (born 1975), South Korean swimmer
Bang Seung-hwan (born 1983), South Korean footballer
Bang Shin-sil (born 2004), South Korean golfer
Bang Si-hyuk (born 1972), South Korean songwriter, producer, and record executive
Bang Sin-bong (born 1975), South Korean former volleyball player
Bang Sin-hye (born 1967), South Korean hurdler
Pang Sin-u (1267–1343), Goryeo eunuch who served Princess Jeguk
Bang Soo-hyun (born 1972), South Korean former badminton player
Bang Sung-hoon (born 1983), South Korean actor and model
JJonak (born Bang Sung-hyeon, c. 1999), South Korean professional esports player
Bang Sung-joon (born 1990), South Korean actor and model
Pang Tu-sop, North Korean army general and politician
Bang Won-sun, South Korean basketball player
Bang Ye-dam (born 2002), South Korean singer
Seol In-ah (born Bang Ye-rin, 1996), South Korean actress
Bang Yeol (born 1941), South Korean former basketball player, former president of Korea Basketball Association
Bang Yong-guk (born 1990), South Korean rapper, member of boy band B.A.P
Bang Young-ung (1942–2022), South Korean novelist
May (singer) (born Bang Yu-jeong, 1982), South Korean singer
Scandinavian origin
Andrea Bang (born 1989), Canadian actress
Anthon Bang (1809–1870), Danish-Norwegian writer and publisher
Anton Christian Bang (1840–1913), Norwegian bishop, writer and politician
Arne Bang-Hansen (1911–1990), Norwegian actor
Aske Bang (born 1988), Danish actor and director
Bang Bang (Dubliner) (1906–1981), Irish eccentric
Bang Bang (tattoo artist) (born 1985), American celebrity tattoo artist
Bernhard Bang (1848–1932), Danish veterinarian
Betsy Bang (1912–2003), American biologist, scientific and medical illustrator
Billy Bang (1947–2011), American jazz violinist and composer
Carolina Bang (born 1985), Spanish actress
Cathrinus Bang (1822–1898), Norwegian literary historian
Chen Bang (born 1965), Chinese billionaire businessman
Christen Bang (1584–1678), Norwegian priest and publisher
Claes Bang (born 1967), Danish actor and musician
Clara Bang (born 2004), Danish handball player
Dagny Bang (1868–1944), Norwegian physician and Liberal Party politician
