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Chinese American Names: Tradition and Transition Franklin Watts with detailed notes elucidating theThe naming practices of Chinese Americans are the focus of this work. Since Chinese immigration began in the mid 19th century, names of immigrants and their descendants have been influenced by both Chinese and American name customs. This detailed study first describes the naming traditions of China, providing a base for understanding how personal names may change in the interaction between cultures. One discovers that surnames are clues to Chinese