Address book names being changed by mail program

Example: I make a card in my address book for Jane with no last name at all ( I like it that way)and it syncs to my iPhone, MobileMe, computer, etc just fine and remains that way regardless if I get a call or text from this person but if they send me an email, the name field changes and it automatically adds the last name. How do I prevent this? I don't want last names.

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