For generations, women were obliged to take their husband’s surname after marriage and it was rarely questioned. It wasn’t just tradition, it often came with perks: their driver’s license, voter ...

The original poster—a Christian man—was unprepared for the "onslaught of insults" in reaction to his social-media post.

What’s in a surname? What last names reveal about social mobility. A colorized version of Jimmy Sime’s ‘Toffs and Toughs’ showing five English boys: two dressed in school uniform including waistcoat, ...

In some cultures, your surname is viewed as your family's history and legacy. Not changing hers meant honouring this, says Canberra woman Yimin Qiang. "I won't change my last name after I get married, ...

Where did last names come from? This question raises an interesting topic. In history, there have been many notable figures with important names. Have you ever wondered where did surnames come from?

Last names or surnames offer information on ancestry, occupation, geography, and even social standing. In several countries, certain surnames have gained such a majority that they are representative ...

Your name could say more about you than you think. Surnames examined academic research to see how a person's name could determine their social status. - Photo illustration by Stacker // Jimmy ...