Complex sentence: As in many East Asian names, the family name is usually placed before the given name, but a Vietnamese person is usually referred to by his or her given name, especially the one that appears at the end, rather than by the family name.
Split into simpler sentences: As in many East Asian names, the family name is usually placed before the given name. A Vietnamese person is usually referred to by his or her given name, especially the one appearing at the end of the name, rather than by the family name.