Appendix:Hmong surnames

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There are 18 principal Hmong clans (xeem) according to the Laotian Hmong. Surnames may vary according to dialect or country of origin.

Totemic Influences

Hmong Clan Name Common English Spelling Chinese Characters Tsiaj (Associated Totem)
Faj, Faaj Fang, Fau, Fa 黃
Ham, Haam Hang, Ha, Tang 項 Heev Ncawstaw, Zaaj
Hawj Her, Herr, Heu 侯 Liab (Monkey)
Kha, Khab, Khaab Khang, Kang, Keng 康
Koo, Xoom Kong/Soung, Ko 龔, 宋
Kwm Kue, Ku, Kou 古 Khawsca (Funeral Drum), Nruastuag, Hmoob Kwv
Lis Le, Lee, Li, Ly, LyFoung, LyNhiavu LyPayia, LyJalao 李 Plum
Lauj Lor, Lao, Lo, Lau 罗 Nruasneeb (Shaman Drum) Tsov
Muas Moua, Mua, Zag 馬 Horse, pig pen
Phab, Phaab Phang, Pha, Fa 潘 Hlub (Love)
Thoj Thao, Thor, Tao, Toa 陶 Tropical Bird,
Tsab, Tsaab Cha, Chang 張 cha di, Heevnrig Ntaus
Tswb Chue, Chu, Chou, Cho, Zhu 楚, 儲, 储, 褚, 觸, 触, 朱 Npua (Pig), Bell
Tsheej Cheng 陳
Vaj, Vaaj Va, Vang, Vaughn, Vong, Wang, 王 King, Qaum Vag, garden
Vwj Vue, Vu, Vou 吳 Hma (Fox), fwj (Bottle)
Xyooj Xiong, Song, Xong 熊 Dais (Bear), Xyoob (bamboo) Xyoo (year)
Yaj, Yaaj Yang, Young, Ya 楊 tus yaj (Ram) Also has bear

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