Second, by a duke of the State of Song had the name Dai so many people took it as their surname. Once, by the people in the Henan province that used to be called the State of Dai. Dai - This is a habitational name that was adopted in two instances.Cong - This Chinese surname was used to describe people who resided in 'Cong Yang.'.Chau- This Vietnamese surname has Chinese origins and is the Cantonese variant of several other surnames such as 'Chow' and 'Zou.'.However, it is also a northern French dialect of 'Bois.' Bui -This Vietnamese surname's origin is unexplained.Bao - This surname has three different meanings since three Names are Romanized as 'Bao.' They are 'to package,' 'sudden,' and an old place name that means 'abalone.'.Anh - This is the Korean version of the surname 'An' which is Chinese for 'peace.'.Most Common Vietnamese Last Names (and Meanings) Sometimes you won't see a middle name at all. It is usually the father's surname that is used but some families used a combination of his name and the mother's. Like in most countries, the family name is inherited by the child's parents. They go by family name first, middle name second, and given name last. Typically, they follow a different structure compared to other cultures. There is not much to say when it comes to Vietnamese naming traditions. Image: Floating Village in Halong Bay, Vietnam вЂ‹Naming Practices The Nguyen Dynasty was feared by many and the people who didn't flee to China changed their name to Nguyen to avoid retribution or prosecution. This is due to other people like the French colonizing Vietnam in the 19th century. About 40 percent of Vietnam's population is named Nguyen.ДЄround 40% have this name and it is also seen around the world in other countries such as Australia and France. The people of Vietnam weren't all that attached to last names, and would frequently change them to that of the ruling family. The most popular last name in Vietnam is Nguyen, which was the name of the ruling dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The Vietnamese began using last names in about 111 B.C. You will also notice some information on the origins of Vietnamese surnames and some naming traditions as well! Origin of Vietnamese Surnames Are you of Chinese or Vietnamese descent? Have you ever wondered where your family name came from? Below we have a list of 45 well-known Vietnamese surnames with their meanings so you can learn a little bit more about your name.

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