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In the US, Hmong recognize 18 clans or surnames total. The clan names or surnames have written in various languages and various spellings, but the clan name is always the same and belongs to the same family. The most accurate spelling and pronunciation of the clan name is the Hmong Latin writing system. Other languages use different spelling by different individual.
| X | Hmoob | English and other languages with various spellings |
| 1 | Faj, Faaj | Fang |
| 2 | Ham, Haam | Han, Hang |
| 3 | Hawj | Her, Hergh, Herr, Heu, Hue |
| 4 | Khab, Khaab | Kha, Khang |
| 5 | Koo | Kong |
| 6 | Kwm | Kue, Ku |
| 7 | Lauj | Lor, Lo, Lau |
| 8 | Lis | Lee, Ly, Li |
| 9 | Muas | Moua, Mua |
| 10 | Phab | Pha, Phang |
| 11 | Thoj | Thao, Tho, Thoa, Thor |
| 12 | Tsab, Tsaab | Cha, Chang, Tcha, Tchang |
| 13 | Tsheej | Cheng, Tcheng |
| 14 | Tswb | Chue, Tchue, Tchu |
| 15 | Vaj, Vaaj | Va, Vang |
| 16 | Vwj | Vu, Vue |
| 17 | Xyooj | Xiong |
| 18 | Yaj, Yaaj | Ya, Yang, Yan |
The following two clan names are not represented on the 18 Xeem list. Their origins are not known.
| X | Hmoob | English and other languages with various spellings |
| 1 | Hwj | Hue |
| 2 | Taj, Tag, Taaj, Taag | Tang |
*source: http://www.geocities.com/kaoly_y/HistoireCultureLanguage/HmongClan110903.html