Spanish women don't take their husband's name when they marry. Many assume it's due to progressive politics or feminist ...

Ultimately, Mexico’s two-surname tradition reflects a culture that values deep roots. So, the next time you meet a Mexican ...

We love how a Spanish last name rolls off the tongue. And you'll find them everywhere, from Spain to Latin America to the ...

For some people in Japan, the requirement to change their surname upon marriage has caused significant harm to their dignity ...

In Kyrgyzstan, where many still use Russian-style last names, parliament has adopted a bill that promotes traditional Kyrgyz ...

Just as acronyms serve modern convenience, they also hold a unique place in Jewish history and culture, where many family names actually derive from meaningful acronyms. These surnames serve as more t ...

Sixty-three percent of voters support the idea of allowing married couples to choose different surnames, more than double the ...

Birth certificate data obtained by the Herald Sun from Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria has revealed the most common ...

A group of plaintiffs head to the Tokyo District Court holding a banner in their hands, which reads "Toward a society where married couples can choose separate surnames!" in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward ...

As the world celebrates another Chinese Lunar New Year, as a genealogist the topic of Chinese surnames naturally occupies my mind once more. In past articles, we have explored how Chinese-Filipino ...