With Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in office and Komeito out of the ruling coalition, the move to introduce a system allowing married couples to choose separate surnames has taken a huge step backward ...

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, ...

When Sophie was pregnant, it was her partner who suggested giving their daughter her surname. "My partner is more traditional than me generally, and I was surprised that he was so comfortable to have ...

As in much of the world, children in China typically inherit their father’s surname. This was once a defining characteristic of the country’s traditional patriarchal family structures, which greatly ...

Having my surname is a daily trial, eliciting a range of responses from suppressed to open laughter and unsolicited comments.

A surname was declared by Queen Elizabeth in 1960 and it's a combination of two names. Learn all about the British royal family's surname.

For today, let’s discuss Filipino surnames and their history. Have you ever wondered why there are unflattering family names such as Ocoy, Baboy, and even Bacla and Gajasa? Or have you always assumed ...

Just 81 years ago today, Turkish people were confronted with a new law, which would make them choose a formal, legal family surname – a profound change in the ordinary life of Turks who had been ...

A child taking the father’s surname by default? For many parents, it’s no longer such a simple choice. When Nerea Safari, 38, became a parent for the second time, she knew she wanted to do things ...

Plus why Prince William's family doesn't use the official surname CHARLES was crowned king after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. He is often referred to as HRH, His Majesty and simply King ...