The founder Woo Hyeon (우현, 禹玄; 918–1035) served as Jeongjohojang (정조호장, 魣朝戶長) during the reign of King Gwangjong of Goryeo.

), was the Namseongjeonseo (남성전서, 南省典書), and his eldest daughter was Queen Jeongan (정안왕후 우씨; 1238-?).

was the Panseo (판서, 判書), and the third son, Woo Cheon-seok (우천석, 禹天錫; 1241-?

Woo In-yeol (우인열, 禹仁烈; 1337–1403), a 10th generation descendant, was awarded the title of Contributor to the Founding Fathers of the Joseon Dynasty and reached the rank of Pansam Sasa (판삼사사, 判三司事).

The Danyang Woo clan produced 35 people who passed the civil service exam during the Joseon Dynasty.