Why 40% Of Vietnamese People Have The Same Last Name • Discoverology

Why 40% Of Vietnamese People Have The Same Last Name

History, World

The 14 most popular last names in Vietnam account for well over 90 percent of the population. The 14 most popular last names in the US? Fewer than 6 percent. In Vietnam, the most popular last name is Nguyen.

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