The Chinese Surname is one of thetitles of the series Essences ofChinese Culture. This is the firstscholarly study of appellation ofChinese people. Chinese surnamesand names are quite different fromthose of other nations in the world.This booklet provides a largeamount of data to describe the originand development of Chinesesurnames. It presents a detailedanalysis of the background of social,political and economic situationwhich leads to formation andevolution of Chinese surnames.Very interesting and unique customsof giving and calling surnames inChinese history are introduced withmany illustrations.