Why Do So Many Vietnamese Have The Same Surname ‘Nguyễn’? | Street Interview

Did you know that around 40% of all Vietnamese have Nguyễn as their surname? Given that Nguyễn is not only a popular surname in Vietnam but also, around 38 million people worldwide have it as their surname, there’s a good chance you’ll come across a Nguyễn at some point. So, why is the surname Nguyễn so common and how do people with the same surnames differentiate each other in Vietnam? Our Asian Boss reporter hit the streets of Hanoi to find out.

0:00 -Intro
1:37 - Why is Nguyễn such a popular surname in Vietnam?
3:05 - How do people with the same surnames differentiate each other?
5:04 - Proper pronunciation of Nguyễn
6:24 - Can people with the same surnames marry each other?
8:00 - Do women change their surnames when they get married?
9:24 - Tips for foreigners to distinguish first names from surnames

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