The Hmong consists of 18 last (sur) names, making up 18 official clans. It is taboo to marry someone from the same clan. For instance, someone with the Yang last name cannot marry another Yang. In some families, it is also taboo to marry someone with the same clan name as your mother’s maiden name. [...]
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