The Most Common Vietnamese Surnames

Vietnam is a country with a rich cultural history and diverse population. One aspect of Vietnamese culture that is of great interest to many is their naming system and the prevalence of certain surnames. In this article, we will explore the most common surnames in Vietnam, shedding light on the origins and significance behind these names.

Ranking Last Name Incidence Letters
1 Nguyen 21229198 6
2 Tran 6815931 4
3 Le 5699384 2
4 Pham 4540050 4
5 Hoang 2469321 5
6 Vu 2416772 2
7 Phan 1880055 4
8 Bui 1864925 3
9 Vo 1570780 2
10 Huynh 1564597 5
11 Truong 1417525 6
12 Ngo 1391983 3
13 Duong 1218229 5
14 Dang 1124356 4
15 Do 1115083 2
16 Ha 1103206 2
17 Ho 1004453 2
18 Trinh 901795 5
19 Dinh 784007 4
20 Anh 656178 3
21 Doan 621804 4
22 Cao 617574 3
23 Hong 605861 4
24 Luong 597075 5
25 Lam 584060 3
26 Thi 582108 3
27 Dao 569255 3
28 O 564862 1
29 Hung 559168 4
30 Mai 535904 3
31 Van 529070 3
32 Ang 525817 3
33 Luu 523214 3
34 Thai 454721 4
35 Ly 427389 2
36 Thanh 410632 5
37 Phung 393061 5
38 Nam 365566 3
39 Ngoc 364142 4
40 Chu 345555 3
41 Ta 343115 2
42 Tu 340675 2
43 Vuong 326032 5
44 Lan 319525 3
45 Chau 317084 4
46 Son 311228 3
47 Minh 302442 4
48 Inh 294708 3
49 Ao 283570 2
50 To 259817 2
51 An 256889 2
52 Tan 254936 3
53 Phuong 252171 6
54 Tam 229882 3
55 Tung 225001 4
56 Nguye 224221 5
57 Yen 220446 3
58 Thuy 220446 4
59 Bao 218331 3
60 Thu 197995 3
61 Lee 193602 3
62 Kim 185956 3
63 Lai 173266 3
64 Quach 167734 5
65 Quan 164968 4
66 Trang 163342 5
67 Quang 163179 5
68 Dong 158624 4
69 Tong 156834 4
70 Tuan 145446 4
71 Ngan 145120 4
72 Lien 142517 4
73 Diep 140239 4
74 Trieu 139751 5
75 Huong 139426 5
76 Oan 136231 3
77 Linh 134545 4
78 Chung 126736 5
79 Dung 125109 4
80 Nhu 124994 3
81 La 124784 2
82 Tang 123320 4
83 Quoc 117604 4
84 Hue 116812 3
85 Hoa 114697 3
86 Xuan 114534 4
87 Bach 114209 4
88 Kieu 112745 4
89 Thao 109654 4
90 Viet 108515 4
91 Nghiem 108189 6
92 Nhat 108094 4
93 Duc 108027 3
94 Trung 107701 5
95 Han 106888 3
96 Duy 105424 3
97 Lu 102983 2
98 Khanh 102256 5
99 Ng 102007 2
100 Dam 98916 3
101 Than 97452 4
102 Quy 97452 3
103 Hai 96313 3
104 Giang 96150 5
105 Ba 93385 2
106 Tien 90456 4
107 Thach 89805 5
108 Tai 88829 3
109 Ong 88666 3
110 Diem 88504 4
111 Manh 88136 4
112 Huu 85389 3
113 Dieu 82647 4
114 Huyen 82484 5
115 Hua 81345 3
116 My 81183 2
117 Huy 79230 3
118 Hien 78417 4
119 Hang 78254 4
120 Chien 76302 5
121 Hao 74838 3
122 Thong 74187 5
123 Chi 73211 3
124 Hau 68818 3
125 Dai 68656 3
126 Du 66866 2
127 Cong 63937 4
128 Bi 63287 2
129 Vinh 62799 4
130 Loi 61985 3
131 Hoai 61866 4
132 Tieu 61823 4
133 Thien 61497 5
134 Uc 60196 2
135 Ton 60196 3
136 Au 58569 2
137 Nguyenthi 57267 9
138 Bang 57267 4
139 Nong 57267 4
140 Bich 57104 4
141 Hieu 56583 4
142 Long 55866 4
143 Vi 55803 2
144 Thang 55478 5
145 Chan 55152 4
146 Quynh 54536 5
147 Lieu 52224 4
148 A 51012 1
149 Nhan 49946 4
150 Phi 48645 3
151 Ninh 48482 4
152 Man 48319 3
153 Binh 47987 4
154 Phong 47668 5
155 Phu 47343 3
156 Trong 46530 5
157 Ngyen 45770 5
158 Sy 45716 2
159 Tham 45391 4
160 Be 45228 2
161 Dien 44577 4
162 Mac 44252 3
163 Kha 43601 3
164 Dau 43601 3
165 Nguyenvan 43276 9
166 Khong 42137 5
167 Su 41161 2
168 Phuc 40914 4
169 Am 40673 2
170 Vy 40347 2
171 Toan 39046 4
172 Loan 39046 4
173 The 38720 3
174 Bien 37744 4
175 Can 37744 3
176 Ma 37582 2
177 Nu 37476 2
178 Tram 36931 4
179 Tuong 36605 5
180 Bac 36443 3
181 Chen 36443 4
182 Liem 35955 4
183 Truc 35629 4
184 Tri 34816 3
185 Cuc 34653 3
186 Giap 34490 4
187 Lang 34490 4
188 Que 33352 3
189 Khuat 31237 5
190 Lo 30586 2
191 Lim 30423 3
192 Ngyuen 30178 6
193 Ban 29447 3
194 Song 29122 4
195 Tao 28959 3
196 Thieu 28634 5
197 Lin 27657 3
198 Kien 27332 4
199 Tuyet 27151 5
200 Luc 26844 3
201 Tho 26844 3
202 Meo 26681 3
203 Non 26193 3
204 Gia 25868 3
205 Sang 25868 4
206 Cam 25705 3
207 Tra 25380 3
208 Nhoc 25092 4
209 Ung 24729 3
210 Danh 24729 4
211 Loc 24241 3
212 Asd 23999 3
213 Khuong 23427 6
214 Cuong 23380 5
215 Li 23102 2
216 Khuc 22939 4
217 Nhok 22888 4
218 Uong 22777 4
219 Tun 22777 3
220 Phuoc 22455 5
221 Park 21801 4
222 Hoc 21638 3
223 Vien 21312 4
224 Banh 20987 4
225 Tat 20987 3
226 Thuong 20530 6
227 Khac 19986 4
228 Ngueyn 19881 6
229 Dat 19848 3
230 Tin 19848 3
231 Hoan 19360 4
232 Che 19360 3
233 Chang 19035 5
234 Vang 19035 4
235 Nham 18872 4
236 Lap 18872 3
237 Nguyenthanh 18547 11
238 Nguy 18221 4
239 Cung 18221 4
240 Nghuyen 18139 7
241 Hop 18059 3
242 Yang 18059 4
243 San 17896 3
244 Tranthi 17896 7
245 Wong 17733 4
246 Nhox 17617 4
247 Mong 17408 4
248 Luan 17245 4
249 Pho 17083 3
250 Nho 16757 3
251 May 16594 3
252 Hanh 15956 4
253 Khuu 15944 4
254 Yu 15944 2
255 Thy 15618 3
256 Nguyeng 15595 7
257 Wu 15293 2
258 Cau 15293 3
259 Huang 15293 5
260 Tinh 15112 4
261 Wang 14968 4
262 Qui 14968 3
263 Bo 14805 2
264 Vong 14479 4
265 Ky 14317 2
266 Lethi 14317 5
267 Choi 14154 4
268 Ngu 14154 3
269 Ni 13991 2
270 Da 13991 2
271 Sa 13991 2
272 Ke 13991 2
273 Phat 13666 4
274 Liu 13666 3
275 Lac 13666 3
276 Nhi 13627 3
277 Truon 13204 5
278 Tranvan 13178 7
279 Pro 13178 3
280 Xu 13015 2
281 Mach 12853 4
282 Sen 12853 3
283 Cu 12853 2
284 Sao 12853 3
285 Toi 12785 3
286 Sinh 12653 4
287 Sam 12527 3
288 Hu 12527 2
289 Chuong 12527 6
290 Dan 12527 3
291 Kang 12527 4
292 Coi 12202 3
293 Chuc 11876 4
294 Nguyn 11816 5
295 Ty 11714 2
296 Blue 11714 4
297 Nguoi 11693 5
298 Mau 11551 3
299 Bay 11551 3
300 Tay 11388 3
301 Thinh 11282 5
302 Khang 11226 5
303 Lun 11226 3
304 Nga 11184 3
305 Nguen 10900 5
306 On 10900 2
307 Lau 10900 3
308 Sun 10900 3
309 Chin 10900 4
310 Na 10871 2
311 Nha 10836 3
312 Pe 10738 2
313 Bon 10738 3
314 Men 10575 3
315 Cho 10575 3
316 Cai 10250 3
317 No 10250 2
318 So 10087 2
319 Zhang 10087 5
320 Yeu 9956 3
321 Thiem 9924 5
322 Ka 9924 2
323 Nhung 9810 5
324 Y 9776 1
325 Em 9761 2
326 Levan 9761 5
327 Teo 9761 3
328 Sau 9761 3
329 De 9599 2
330 Khoa 9550 4
331 Shin 9436 4
332 Lanh 9359 4
333 Thoi 9273 4
334 Ut 9228 2
335 Seo 9111 3
336 Fan 9111 3
337 Mui 9111 3
338 Thich 9111 5
339 Jung 9111 4
340 Sieu 8968 4
341 Suong 8948 5
342 Sales 8948 5
343 Cap 8948 3
344 Quyen 8797 5
345 Thuan 8793 5
346 Hiep 8770 4
347 Nghia 8526 5
348 Con 8460 3
349 Chiem 8460 5
350 Gau 8460 3
351 Mua 8460 3
352 Diu 8460 3
353 Khan 8297 4
354 Ku 8297 2
355 Cham 8297 4
356 Trai 8270 4
357 Nguuyen 8216 7
358 Duan 8135 4
359 Sim 8135 3
360 Hin 8135 3
361 Tiet 8135 4
362 Kute 8135 4
363 Lao 8135 3
364 Lua 8135 3
365 Nghe 8135 4
366 Me 8073 2
367 Bee 7972 3
368 Uyen 7860 4
369 Smile 7809 5
370 Lich 7809 4
371 Doi 7809 3
372 Huan 7809 4
373 Mba 7809 3
374 Chua 7809 4
375 Min 7646 3
376 Ca 7646 2
377 Hoi 7646 3
378 Romano 7646 6
379 Cheng 7484 5
380 Hon 7484 3
381 Doa 7324 3
382 Cat 7321 3
383 Chong 7321 5
384 Tuy 7321 3
385 He 7158 2
386 Thin 7158 4
387 Net 7158 3
388 Baby 7158 4
389 Luon 7112 4
390 Tuyen 7031 5
391 Bau 6833 3
392 Sung 6833 4
393 Singh 6833 5
394 Tha 6742 3
395 Com 6670 3
396 Ruan 6670 4
397 Co 6670 2
398 Boi 6670 3
399 Trin 6597 4
400 Chaudhary 6508 9
401 Mao 6508 3
402 Den 6508 3
403 Cang 6508 4
404 Ko 6508 2
405 I 6401 1
406 Nguyet 6363 6
407 Fam 6345 3
408 Huyn 6345 4
409 Nang 6345 4
410 Law 6345 3
411 Oi 6345 2
412 Trac 6345 4
413 Guyen 6321 5
414 Cun 6182 3
415 Hwang 6182 5
416 Miu 6182 3
417 Haong 6150 5
418 Luyen 6036 5
419 Mang 6020 4
420 Land 6020 4
421 Oh 6020 2
422 Nhut 5890 4
423 Pha 5857 3
424 Tony 5857 4
425 Kong 5857 4
426 Bong 5857 4
427 Abc 5819 3
428 Chinh 5807 5
429 Macvan 5753 6
430 Vua 5722 3
431 Canh 5721 4
432 Khieu 5694 5
433 Kao 5694 3
434 Yong 5694 4
435 Nguyem 5666 6
436 Cac 5651 3
437 New 5531 3
438 Khau 5531 4
439 Dovan 5531 5
440 Home 5531 4
441 Hinh 5531 4
442 Rua 5531 3
443 Hoanh 5457 5
444 Khung 5410 5
445 Kwon 5369 4
446 Gam 5369 3
447 Ruby 5369 4
448 Nhim 5369 4
449 Vit 5369 3
450 Jin 5206 3
451 Boy 5206 3
452 Thom 5206 4
453 Yap 5206 3
454 Qu 5206 2
455 Chuot 5152 5
456 E 5111 1
457 Khoi 5083 4
458 Te 5043 2
459 Mung 5043 4
460 Yan 5043 3
461 Hsu 5043 3
462 Day 5043 3
463 Leo 5043 3
464 Nh 4960 2
465 Link 4881 4
466 Nguyenle 4881 8
467 Kin 4881 3
468 Mo 4881 2
469 Bin 4881 3
470 Sharma 4881 6
471 Yun 4881 3
472 Khai 4818 4
473 Chou 4718 4
474 Ken 4718 3
475 Giao 4718 4
476 Kid 4718 3
477 Nguyan 4718 6
478 Ai 4718 2
479 Mun 4718 3
480 Va 4718 2
481 Tue 4555 3
482 Wind 4555 4
483 Bu 4555 2
484 Flower 4555 6
485 Snow 4555 4
486 Nhieu 4555 5
487 Ji 4555 2
488 Keo 4555 3
489 Master 4555 6
490 Kho 4555 3
491 Hunh 4545 4
492 Duyen 4496 5
493 Dit 4431 3
494 Oc 4424 2
495 Nguyentran 4393 10
496 Qua 4393 3
497 Yoon 4393 4
498 Mon 4393 3
499 Cua 4393 3
500 Pan 4393 3
501 Hana 4393 4
502 Jang 4393 4
503 Koh 4393 3
504 Iu 4393 2
505 Si 4393 2
506 Oanh 4377 4
507 Nhock 4369 5
508 Vuon 4302 4
509 Hac 4230 3
510 Sai 4230 3
511 Dragon 4230 6
512 Pink 4230 4
513 Win 4230 3
514 Kham 4230 4
515 Moc 4230 3
516 Cafe 4230 4
517 Kan 4230 3
518 Goh 4230 3
519 Khoai 4179 5
520 Trn 4129 3
521 Tit 4067 3
522 Hy 4067 2
523 Dich 4067 4
524 Tim 4067 3
525 Tom 4067 3
526 Tsai 4067 4
527 Pi 4067 2
528 Heng 4067 4
529 Luat 4067 4
530 Dac 4067 3
531 Ahn 4067 3
532 Yoo 4067 3
533 Soi 3905 3
534 English 3905 7
535 Chon 3905 4
536 Basile 3905 6
537 Thuc 3816 4
538 Ngay 3745 4
539 Ryu 3742 3
540 Coffee 3742 6
541 Panda 3742 5
542 Phoenix 3742 7
543 Kun 3742 3
544 Leu 3742 3
545 Jeong 3742 5
546 Lenguyen 3742 8
547 Loh 3742 3
548 Kiem 3742 4
549 Cha 3742 3
550 Moi 3742 3
551 Tap 3742 3
552 Mjnh 3709 4
553 Nnguyen 3610 7
554 Tuc 3579 3
555 Wan 3579 3
556 Sach 3579 4
557 Bella 3579 5
558 Gon 3579 3
559 Ham 3579 3
560 Bean 3579 4
561 Liang 3579 5
562 Buu 3579 3
563 Quyet 3579 5
564 Sin 3579 3
565 Low 3579 3
566 Fang 3579 4
567 Leung 3579 5
568 Pahm 3428 4
569 U 3419 1
570 You 3417 3
571 Dark 3417 4
572 Thay 3417 4
573 Chew 3417 4
574 Mit 3417 3
575 Boo 3417 3
576 Lucky 3417 5
577 Das 3417 3
578 Lung 3417 4
579 Kiet 3322 4
580 Nghi 3304 4
581 Tring 3276 5
582 Chia 3254 4
583 Bun 3254 3
584 Chee 3254 4
585 Don 3254 3
586 Sato 3254 4
587 Chieu 3254 5
588 Hiu 3254 3
589 Wei 3254 3
590 Rang 3254 4
591 Cute 3254 4
592 Chiu 3254 4
593 Boss 3254 4
594 Queen 3254 5
595 Chip 3254 4
596 Mot 3254 3
597 Siu 3254 3
598 Bom 3254 3
599 Ling 3254 4
600 Cay 3254 3
601 House 3254 5
602 Beo 3245 3
603 Vui 3184 3
604 Quo 3134 3
605 Khi 3105 3
606 Mark 3091 4
607 Yeo 3091 3
608 Kiu 3091 3
609 Fox 3091 3
610 Ten 3091 3
611 Gio 3091 3
612 Adam 3091 4
613 Nuyen 3091 5
614 Fung 3091 4
615 Way 3091 3
616 Suzuki 3091 6
617 Sea 3091 3
618 Bell 3091 4
619 Sua 3091 3
620 Zhu 3091 3
621 Chow 3091 4
622 Vuvan 2983 5
623 Bear 2928 4
624 Choo 2928 4
625 Zhou 2928 4
626 Seng 2928 4
627 Ben 2928 3
628 Nie 2928 3
629 Phe 2928 3
630 Robert 2928 6
631 Hun 2928 3
632 Fu 2928 2
633 Tot 2928 3
634 Jeon 2928 4
635 Pang 2928 4
636 Duyn 2928 4
637 Spring 2928 6
638 Seven 2928 5
639 Nguyrn 2833 6
640 Noi 2828 3
641 Muoi 2779 4
642 Sweet 2766 5
643 Heo 2766 3
644 Rao 2766 3
645 Tonnu 2766 5
646 Leduc 2766 5
647 Letran 2766 6
648 Kato 2766 4
649 Kuo 2766 3
650 Voong 2766 5
651 Zen 2766 3
652 Suri 2766 4
653 Angel 2766 5
654 Eo 2757 2
655 Kaka 2706 4
656 Buon 2694 4
657 Dep 2661 3
658 Leminh 2632 6
659 Ph 2630 2
660 Nguyenn 2611 7
661 Deng 2603 4
662 Leong 2603 5
663 Zheng 2603 5
664 Zhao 2603 4
665 Sapa 2603 4
666 Simon 2603 5
667 Bat 2603 3
668 Steven 2603 6
669 Hoe 2603 3
670 Cheung 2603 6
671 Tieng 2603 5
672 But 2603 3
673 Jerry 2603 5
674 Alex 2603 4
675 Ki 2603 2
676 Hsieh 2603 5
677 Cruise 2603 6
678 Rain 2603 4
679 Gu 2603 2
680 Gupta 2603 5
681 Khoe 2603 4
682 Lily 2603 4
683 Max 2603 3
684 Kobayashi 2603 9
685 Chai 2603 4
686 Lethanh 2600 7
687 Qwe 2575 3
688 Khu 2537 3
689 Ieu 2530 3
690 Kinh 2517 4
691 Nguiyen 2503 7
692 Tranh 2491 5
693 Guo 2440 3
694 Takahashi 2440 9
695 Cool 2440 4
696 Jenny 2440 5
697 Gai 2440 3
698 Kevin 2440 5
699 Pu 2440 2
700 Sok 2440 3
701 Like 2440 4
702 Reid 2440 4
703 Wen 2440 3
704 Ding 2440 4
705 Liew 2440 4
706 Ito 2440 3
707 Kon 2440 3
708 Gian 2440 4
709 Yuan 2440 4
710 Leba 2440 4
711 Diec 2440 4
712 Shah 2440 4
713 Ye 2440 2
714 Chao 2440 4
715 Sale 2440 4
716 Henri 2440 5
717 Xiao 2440 4
718 Duck 2440 4
719 Se 2440 2
720 Peng 2440 4
721 Nau 2440 3
722 Jimmy 2440 5
723 Ri 2440 2
724 Din 2440 3
725 Dis 2332 3
726 Quac 2279 4
727 Bai 2278 3
728 Soo 2278 3
729 Bank 2278 4
730 Nakamura 2278 8
731 Gao 2278 3
732 Sac 2278 3
733 Feng 2278 4
734 Dua 2278 3
735 Hay 2278 3
736 Chun 2278 4
737 Pa 2278 2
738 Di 2278 2
739 Jo 2278 2
740 Luna 2278 4
741 Tonthat 2278 7
742 Swan 2278 4
743 Im 2278 2
744 Lat 2278 3
745 Helen 2278 5
746 Rom 2278 3
747 Kudo 2278 4
748 Clover 2278 6
749 Rock 2278 4
750 Brand 2278 5
751 Cloud 2278 5
752 Luy 2278 3
753 Deal 2278 4
754 Bird 2278 4
755 Zin 2278 3
756 Miss 2278 4
757 Due 2278 3
758 Haji 2278 4
759 Kok 2278 3
760 Nguey 2231 5
761 Ngok 2231 4
762 Xinh 2198 4
763 Map 2194 3
764 Huyng 2175 5
765 Chanh 2142 5
766 Ngoi 2121 4
767 Neu 2115 3
768 Shi 2115 3
769 Shen 2115 4
770 Honey 2115 5
771 Ali 2115 3
772 Koi 2115 3
773 Luo 2115 3
774 Hui 2115 3
775 Baek 2115 4
776 Toc 2115 3
777 Honda 2115 5
778 Liao 2115 4
779 Baba 2115 4
780 Phin 2115 4
781 Candy 2115 5
782 Tina 2115 4
783 Po 2115 2
784 Real 2115 4
785 Tru 2115 3
786 Teacher 2115 7
787 Louis 2115 5
788 Yi 2115 2
789 Top 2115 3
790 Neo 2115 3
791 Hovan 2115 5
792 Bill 2115 4
793 Yuen 2115 4
794 Tanaka 2115 6
795 Visa 2115 4
796 Malik 2115 5
797 Fish 2115 4
798 Chiang 2115 6
799 Ngyuyen 2042 7
800 Nhin 1998 4
801 Ngon 1984 4
802 Phm 1966 3
803 Hj 1962 2
804 Woo 1952 3
805 Zeng 1952 4
806 Lovely 1952 6
807 Lei 1952 3
808 Sad 1952 3
809 Mueller 1952 7
810 Oo 1952 2
811 Toa 1952 3
812 Tau 1952 3
813 Windy 1952 5
814 Hothi 1952 5
815 Nathan 1952 6
816 Gold 1952 4
817 Tsang 1952 5
818 Mu 1952 2
819 Mail 1952 4
820 Mam 1952 3
821 Ven 1952 3
822 Sophia 1952 6
823 Trannguyen 1952 10
824 Bot 1952 3
825 Fong 1952 4
826 Lem 1952 3
827 As 1952 2
828 At 1952 2
829 Paris 1952 5
830 Wee 1952 3
831 Power 1952 5
832 Hero 1952 4
833 Meng 1952 4
834 Kam 1952 3
835 Heart 1952 5
836 Hat 1943 3
837 Trie 1905 4
838 Phuon 1901 5
839 Kendy 1875 5
840 Doanh 1874 5
841 Nguyuen 1825 7
842 Huyenh 1804 6
843 Lay 1790 3
844 Tseng 1790 5
845 Lion 1790 4
846 Light 1790 5
847 Plaza 1790 5
848 Hihi 1790 4
849 Koo 1790 3
850 Tro 1790 3
851 Kate 1790 4
852 Luke 1790 4
853 Wolf 1790 4
854 Jain 1790 4
855 Ace 1790 3
856 Krishnakumar 1790 12
857 Re 1790 2
858 Dem 1790 3
859 Kent 1790 4
860 Mann 1790 4
861 Raman 1790 5
862 Christensen 1790 11
863 Sir 1790 3
864 Jun 1790 3
865 Bautista 1790 8
866 Jean 1790 4
867 Dean 1790 4
868 Lian 1790 4
869 Xi 1790 2
870 Mei 1790 3
871 Quay 1790 4
872 Ting 1790 4
873 Art 1790 3
874 Tee 1790 3
875 Eng 1790 3
876 Cohen 1790 5
877 See 1790 3
878 Alice 1790 5
879 Hach 1790 4
880 Jiang 1790 5
881 Meyer 1790 5
882 Chea 1790 4
883 Shimizu 1790 7
884 Grace 1790 5
885 Yuki 1790 4
886 Trum 1790 4
887 Leader 1790 6
888 Andy 1790 4
889 Yue 1790 3
890 Patel 1790 5
891 Rau 1790 3
892 Lui 1790 3
893 Storm 1790 5
894 Key 1790 3
895 Royal 1790 5
896 Tea 1790 3
897 Khoc 1785 4
898 Bim 1721 3
899 Hyunh 1712 5
900 Xe 1695 2
901 Trun 1656 4
902 Nuoc 1628 4
903 Hoo 1627 3
904 Boon 1627 4
905 Herman 1627 6
906 Ching 1627 5
907 Mohammed 1627 8
908 Mok 1627 3
909 Nim 1627 3
910 Le duc 1627 6
911 Teng 1627 4
912 Blanchard 1627 9
913 Small 1627 5
914 Suc 1627 3
915 Jong 1627 4
916 Friend 1627 6
917 Chenh 1627 5
918 Cousin 1627 6
919 Meas 1627 4
920 Chuang 1627 6
921 Michael 1627 7
922 Yin 1627 3
923 Tommy 1627 5
924 Hen 1627 3
925 Morita 1627 6
926 Arch 1627 4
927 Nova 1627 4
928 Yip 1627 3
929 Marie 1627 5
930 Hasegawa 1627 8
931 Thun 1627 4
932 Kem 1627 3
933 Hoac 1627 4
934 Frank 1627 5
935 Thue 1627 4
936 Harry 1627 5
937 Frane 1627 5
938 Cheah 1627 5
939 Won 1627 3
940 Male 1627 4
941 Deo 1627 3
942 Xin 1627 3
943 Leng 1627 4
944 Tron 1627 4
945 Cherry 1627 6
946 Rio 1627 3
947 Macthi 1581 6
948 Thac 1573 4
949 Lehoang 1572 7
950 Ien 1509 3
951 Phon 1464 4
952 Ann 1464 3
953 Papa 1464 4
954 Canary 1464 6
955 Ne 1464 2
956 River 1464 5
957 Yamamoto 1464 8
958 Vivian 1464 6
959 Best 1464 4
960 Raymond 1464 7
961 Chris 1464 5
962 Ga 1464 2
963 Pei 1464 3
964 Tennis 1464 6
965 Biz 1464 3
966 Nguon 1464 5
967 Nair 1464 4
968 Boom 1464 4
969 Dia 1464 3
970 Hut 1464 3
971 Miranda 1464 7
972 Ahmed 1464 5
973 Book 1464 4
974 Ra 1464 2
975 Pedersen 1464 8
976 Mi 1464 2
977 Mat 1464 3
978 Khoo 1464 4
979 Class 1464 5
980 Soc 1464 3
981 Len 1464 3
982 Mak 1464 3
983 Quinn 1464 5
984 Piano 1464 5
985 Bobo 1464 4
986 Nick 1464 4
987 Game 1464 4
988 Edu 1464 3
989 Peterson 1464 8
990 Soon 1464 4
991 Box 1464 3
992 Gi 1464 2
993 Biet 1464 4
994 Pine 1464 4
995 Wall 1464 4
996 Lavender 1464 8
997 Angle 1464 5
998 Mcdonald 1464 8
999 Michel 1464 6
1000 Us 1464 2

Exploring Common Surnames of Vietnam

Vietnam is a country steeped in history and tradition. With a population of over 96 million, it boasts a rich cultural heritage and unique set of traditions that has evolved over centuries. As with any country, Vietnam has its own set of surnames that is reflective of its cultural identity. In this article, we will delve deeper into the most common surnames of Vietnam and explore their significance.

The Significance of Surnames in Vietnam:

In Vietnam, surnames have a lot of significance. They are an integral part of the Vietnamese culture and help to identify a person's family lineage and social status. Traditionally, Vietnamese surnames were passed down from the father's side, but in recent times, it is not uncommon for surnames to be inherited from both parents.

The Most Common Surnames in Vietnam:

The top five most common surnames in Vietnam are Nguyen, Tran, Le, Pham, and Hoang. Among these, Nguyen is by far the most popular, and nearly 40% of the population shares this surname. The other surnames are each held by roughly 10% of the population.

Nguyen: This surname is believed to have originated from China and was adopted by the Vietnamese royal family. It is considered a prestigious surname and is often associated with power and wealth. Nguyen is also one of the oldest surnames in Vietnam.

Tran: This surname has roots in the ancient kingdom of Champa and is commonly associated with rulers and nobility. Tran is also often found among those who live in Central Vietnam.

Le: This surname has roots in southern Vietnam and is said to have been adopted by a group of migrants who arrived from China. Le is often considered a noble surname and is associated with wealth and success.

Pham: This surname is more commonly found among those living in the northern part of Vietnam and is said to have originated from a group of Chinese merchants who settled in the region. Pham is often associated with intelligence and wisdom.

Hoang: This surname is derived from a Chinese character that means imperial or royal. Hoang is often associated with power and wealth, and those who bear this surname are often considered to be of high status.

The Relevance of Surnames in Modern-Day Vietnam:

While surnames are still considered to be important in Vietnam, there has been a shift in recent years towards Western naming conventions. Many parents are now choosing to give their children unique, modern names that are not rooted in tradition. Additionally, adoption of different cultural customs has led to surnames of other ethnicities being used in the Vietnamese population.

Despite these changing trends, surnames still hold a significant place in the Vietnamese culture. They are a reflection of a person's family heritage and remain a source of pride for many Vietnamese people today.

Conclusion:

The common surnames of Vietnam are reflective of the country’s cultural and historical background. While there has been a shift towards Western naming conventions and adoption of foreign surnames, surnames still play an important role in identifying a person’s family lineage and social status.

With a population of over 96 million, Vietnam is a country with a rich cultural heritage and traditions, and its surnames are an integral part of its identity.