Ben Brereton Diaz changed his name as he made his international debut for Chile, although the story behind it is different to ...

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

The daughter-in-law of Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, Sultana Nazif, has said that she doesn’t believe in women ...

According to a study conducted by Professor Hiroshi Yoshida, if Japan doesn't change the law on surnames for married couples, in 500 years, all Japanese people will be called Sato.

The Waters family story in Greenbelt and Washington is far from complete. We know nothing of their inner lives, their hopes, ...

Names are an important part of what journalists do. Now the current presidential administration wants to change names of ...

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

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 ...

Over 40 percent of Japanese want to keep using their original family names at work after they get married, a Cabinet Office survey showed Tuesday, as parliamentary debate continues over whether ...

A list of people who were born or died in Newcastle has been published after their estates remain unclaimed. It could mean a small - or not so small - fortune for someone who may not even know ...

There are people in Merseyside who could be sitting on a fortune. There is unclaimed cash across the UK including many in our region. Each year, the HM Treasury releases details regarding ...