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Nguyen is one of the 100 most common last names in the USA. Depending on the source, it’s in the top 50. Not surprising to see Nguyen as a surname in a book with lots of other character names of different ethnicities.

I love seeing non-European names included in stories when they’re not specifically calling out a race or ethnicity. It’s a subtle reminder that America is made up of people from all heritages and cultures. 

To the original poster’s point, I hope Mr. Korman keeps stereotypes and cultural connotations in mind (and I believe he does!), and maybe we’ll see a kind-hearted Mrs. Tran or popular Professor Hoang in a future Korman story.