Can a child's surname be different from that of his parents?

A child's surname can be different from that of his parents. According to relevant laws and regulations, children can take their father's surname or their mother's surname. Children's surnames are not mandatory, and of course other surnames are not excluded, so children can take other surnames instead of their father's or mother's surnames. In addition, natural persons have the right to name and have the right to decide, use, change or allow others to use their own names according to law, but they must not violate public order and good customs.

Legal basis: Article 10 15 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

A natural person shall take his father's surname or his mother's surname, but in any of the following circumstances, he may choose a surname other than his father's surname or his mother's surname:

(a) Choose the surnames of other immediate elders;

(2) Choosing the surname of the supporter because of the support of a person other than the legal supporter;

(three) there are other legitimate reasons that do not violate public order and good customs.

The surnames of natural persons of ethnic minorities can follow their own cultural traditions and customs.

Article 10 16

Where a natural person decides or changes his name, or a legal person or an unincorporated organization decides, changes or transfers his name, it shall go through the registration formalities with the relevant authorities according to law, except as otherwise provided by law.

If a civil subject changes his name, the civil juristic act implemented before the change is legally binding on him.

When can I choose surnames other than my father's surname and my mother's surname?

1, choose the surnames of other immediate elders;

2. Choosing the surname of the supporter because of the support of someone other than the legal supporter;

3. There are other legitimate reasons that do not violate public order and good customs.