I was born and grew up in China and my last name is Sun?

Question

Can I check "white" if I ever have to check out a "race" box in USA / Canada???

Answer 1

Naw my mom is full Chinese and she had to mark British when she was in Hong Kong

Answer 2

They wouldn't want you to do that, but probably nobody will catch you.

Answer 3

Unless you're of caucasian descent, no.  Your last name is irrelevant.  

My parents immigrated to Canada from Japan 10 years before I was born.  I was born and raised in a prairie city among non-Asian peers.  My native language is English.  I know less about Japan than most people I meet.  I'm married to a caucasian man.    

No matter how "white" I feel, I will never be able to check that hypothetical box.  

You can be proud of who you are no matter what boxes you check on a form.  Best of luck to you.  

Answer 4

No. Absolutely not. You should only check hispanic because that is what you aren't.