What Kind of Man Takes His Wife's Last Name?
A new study looks at men’s nontraditional surname choices in heterosexual marriage and—in the words of…
Japanese Women Demand Right to Keep Their Surnames After Marriage
Since 1896 married couples in Japan have been legally obligated to take the same surname. However, five women are…
Don't Create a New Surname With Your Spouse Unless You're Ready to Piss People Off
Although creating a brand new surname after marrying is a rare choice, it’s viewed by some as the most equal, romantic,…
When Two Hyphenated Last Names Fall in Love
One hyphenated last name is already pretty cumbersome, but when you augment a hyphenated last name with another…
Hillary, Sarah, And Kay: What's Wrong With Female Politicians' Last Names?
Sara K. Smith of Wonkette asks an interesting question about Kay Bailey Hutchison's new Kay for Governor campaign — how…