Bias and prejudice exist in our world. In addition, many companies select candidates based upon the notion of fit. What is fit? Fit can be personality, values, beliefs, temperament, experience, industry, and etc... So does your name matter? I argue it absolutely does. If your name is JaQuan or DeMarcus, most likely some companies will reject you before reading your resume because they don't think you'll "FIT" in. It could be your personality, values, belief, temperament, etc... Even if you have the experience, industry, and etc... down, you might not get a look at. Sadly, that's the kind of society we live in. Having an Americanized name helps you present yourself better, and communicate who you are better, and that will help you fit in better. If I argue, a good job helps your life become easier, then a name which is a predicate of it matters greatly.