We're getting married, but neither wants to keep our last names. We're considering creating a new one together, but unsure if ...

Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes Sunday to bring the rhythm, ...

This was largely an Ashkenazic phenomenon; among Sephardim, hereditary surnames date back to the ... past any less authentic? Or Native American names? Think, “Dances with Wolves.” ...

This week, we dig into data showing that Americans in their 20s are about half as likely to adopt their spouses’ names as were their octogenarian grandparents.

Starting May 7, 2025, every US resident attempting to board a commercial aircraft will need to present a Real ID card. Here's ...

You might not be aware, but the American denim brand Lee is different from the Filipino brand Stylistic Mr. Lee. Here’s the story of how one brand tried to cancel the other in an epic trademark ...

"If I didn’t adopt my husband’s surname, I’d be branded the worst kind of F-word in a conservative community: feminist." View ...

However, 79% of American women in heterosexual marriages have adopted their husband's surname, according to a ... that no longer match their legal name. That means roughly 69 million women would ...

As with millions of Catholics in Latin America, he was curious to know who would succeed Pope Benedict XVI. To his surprise he heard the name Bergoglio – the surname of his childhood friend ...

The SAVE Act mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for those registering to vote or updating their voter registration. Here's how it could impact married women.