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SURNAME. A name which is added to the christian name, and which, in modern times, have become family names.
2. They are called surnames, because originally they were written over the name in judicial writings and contracts. They were and are still used for the purpose of distinguishing persons of the same name. They were taken from something attached to the persons assuming them, as John Carpenter, Joseph Black, Samuel Little, &c. See Name.

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I have a clunky hyphenated last name, and I think it's simpler when everyone has the same last name.

Last name change?

The ECtHR ruled on Tuesday that legally obligating married women to use their husband's last name violated two articles of the European Convention on Human Rights: Article 8, which guarantees the right to respect for private life; and Article 14, which bans discrimination.

ECtHR: Obligating married women to use husband's last name is discrimination

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When choosing a last name, Petrow advises to use what works best for you, your partner--and any children you may raise.

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Currently, women have the statutory right in all fifty states to change their last name upon marriage.

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To submit prints or slides by mail, send correspondence to: Conservationist ATT: Camping and your last name, 2nd Floor, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 122334502.

Seeking photos

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