Why Do So Many People Have the Same Last Name?

What is a more accurate term for 'last name' as mentioned in the video?

• Nickname

• Surname

• Middle name

• Given name

Why is the surname 'Smith' so common in the United States?

• It was a popular first name

• It was given by imperial powers

• It is an occupational name related to metalwork

• It was a royal family name

What percentage of Vietnam's population shares the surname 'Nguyen'?

• 30-40%

• 40-50%

• 20-30%

• 10-20%

Which historical event led to many Filipinos having Spanish surnames?

• Chinese imperialism

• Spanish colonization

• American colonization

• Vietnam War

What is the Galton Watson Process primarily used to explain?

• The popularity of first names

• The extinction of surnames

• The creation of new surnames

• The spread of surnames across countries

According to the Galton Watson model, what is a key reason for surname extinction?

• Economic changes

• Lack of male descendants

• Migration patterns

• Cultural shifts

What was a significant factor in the reduction of surnames in China?

• Government policies

• Galton Watson Process

• Natural disasters

• Cultural revolutions