Reflections | As Jolie-Pitt kids change their surname, why ancient Chinese did the same
- Posted on August 1, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Reflections | As Jolie-Pitt kids change their surname, why ancient Chinese did the same
From an emperor who demanded no one share his surname to personal protection and punishment, the reasons for name changes in China were many.
