concept   surname
culture   Vietnam
statement   In Vietnam, surnames come before given names, are commonly shared among family members, and emphasize paternal lineage.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family name inheritance Vietnam Family name inherited from the father, and there is a strong emphasis on preserving the paternal lineage. 1
2 family names Vietnam Family names are placed before the given name and are often shared by a large number of people. 1
3 family surname Vietnam Children typically take the father's family surname. 1
4 surname Vietnam The surname comes before the given name and is used to address someone respectfully. 1
5 surnames Vietnam In some East Asian cultures, the surname comes before the given name and is often shared across a large number of people in the population. 1
6 use of first names Vietnam Less common, especially in professional settings, and the use of titles and last names is more prevalent 1