1. Structural difference
The name structure of European and American countries is "first name + surname", while the structure of Chinese people is "surname + first name".
2. Number of names
Most Europeans and Americans use the double-name system, while most Chinese use the single-name system.
3. Duplicate names
Chinese names and surnames are often repeated, while European and American names are often repeated.
4. Religious influence
Chinese people’s naming is generally not influenced by religion. Many babies in Europe and the United States go to church to name their babies, and they get their “Christian name” after being baptized.
5. Writing is different
Chinese names are generally written in a complete state, while the middle names of European and American names are often neither written nor spoken.
6. Impact of marriage
In mainland China, the wife will not take her husband’s surname. The European and American maiden name will change after marriage, and will take the husband’s surname. Generally speaking, feminism, etc. Talents do not change their husband's surname.
Extended information:
1. The origin of Chinese Han surnames
1. Taking the totem of the ancestors as the surname, that is, taking the names of the animals and plants worshiped as the surname. surname.
2. The surname is based on the fiefdom, that is, the surname is based on the name of the dynasty or the name of the country.
3. The surname is based on the place of residence, that is, the surname is based on the place where the ancestor first lived.
4. Taking the official position as the surname, that is, taking the title of the ancestor as the surname.
5. Taking occupation as the surname, that is, taking the occupation of the ancestor as the surname.
6. Use color names as surnames, that is, use various colors in nature as surnames.
2. The origin of surnames in English-speaking countries
1. The surname is based on the professional name.
2. The surname is based on the topography and landform of the place of residence.
3. Surnames are based on natural phenomena. There are very few such surnames in Chinese.
4. Use the name of an animal as your surname.
5. Surnames are words that express a person’s appearance and body shape, but there are no such surnames in Chinese.