Do some men really change THEIR last names when they get married?

Question

If they do, then why? men, what do you think about changing your last name to your wife's last name?

Answer 1

I suppose it depends solely on the man, but I think it should be law, before marriage they should come to a decision as to who will change their surname, why must the woman always do it, although it would be very weird if I was to get married again and have to keep the surname of my ex-husband, not that I have anything against the surname or the ex, I ahve two beautiful children with him, but there is cases where the husband has changed his surname to that of the wifes, I think in most cases where this happens there is an aweful lot of money involved, but it could also boil down to love for the woman that he loves. If he idolises this woman it is possible that he would change his name if she would ask. But honestly that is not tradition, and that is the way it should be.............. A Choice

Answer 2

It is not unusual in some Asian countries for the family of the bride to ask the groom to adopt their name upon marriage. This is done to continue the family name.
There's a range of opinions on it. The Japanese Diet is considering changing the marriage laws to force women to take their husband's name and prevent husbands from adopting their wife's.
I think that Hawaii allows any combination of names after marriage. The bride and groom could even exchange family names, if they wanted. But I might be wrong about that.
I got married in Japan. As a foreigner, my wife was not given my name. If that was what we wanted, we would have had to fill out another form.

Answer 3

It's not written in the bible, but it goes that far back. Until the early 1900's, women were not considered people in their own right - girls were the property of their fathers. When they married, they became the property of their husband, and taking his name was how other people knew who's property she was. With the suffragette movement, and legislation recognising women as "persons", women were no longer considered to be any man's personal property. The tradition of changing names continues, but it's no longer about ownership. Your friend has every right to keep the name she was born with when she marries.

Answer 4

Years ago I was engaged to a guy called Jon Kelly (saying his name in here is not an issue as there are SOOO many guys with that name!) and he said he would like to take on my last name, which was Elliott. I think honestly he just liked it better, I didn't mind his either. Also his Dad was a bit of a jerk so I don't think he was so attatched to the "family pride" part of it!!

Answer 5

I've heard of some men doing it. For example, if the husband has like 4 brothers, but the wife doesn't, the husband might decide to take the wife's last name to help pass it on, since his brothers will likely pass on his. I myself wouldn't do it, but I can't say the same for all men.

Answer 6

When I recently married in the State of California, we tried to change my husbands name to mine, but it was not allowed, we must do it by deed pole. Some people like a complete new start, that is usually why they want a name change, this is what my husband wanted....so later on we will both change our names to one agreed between ourselves.

Answer 7

Yes i feel and believe that some men do. HOWEVER i carry my husbands last name with pride. I feel honored and blessed to do so. I would not have wanted my husband to change his last name to mine.

Answer 8

I have heard this, although I have never known any man in their right mind to do such a thing. I am old fashion and I think the woman should take the man's name. If the woman gets marry, she doesn't have to take the man's last name and she has the option of hyphenating it.

Answer 9

oh i didnt know... i know most women change their names or keep both names but never heard about a man doing so

Answer 10

I'm sure it's possible. No reason for them not to if they desire to do so. Just because it's not the tradition, doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it.