Which last name goes first when Hyphenating?
Generally, there are no set rules or etiquette when it comes to deciding exactly how your hyphenated last name will read. You can go the “traditional” route and list your “maiden” name first, or you could choose to list your new last name first, followed by your original last name.
How do you hyphenate a last name?
A hyphenated last name would be Smith-Jones or Jones-Smith. It’s your choice which name comes first. Hyphenating your last name is considered a legal name change – meaning you can’t drop your spouse’s name or the hyphen in the future without having to go through a court-ordered name change.
Why do Hispanics have two last names?
The two surnames names are ancestral, with the father’s family name followed by the mother’s family name. Many Hispanics in the U.S. hyphenate ‘Escobar-Vega’ as their surname so that people know that ‘Escobar’ is not a middle name. The concept of a middle name is foreign to most Hispanic cultures.”
Is hyphenating your name disrespectful?
Though it might seem cute and clever to you, it may cause your kids embarrassment or your family to feel disrespected. If you keep your last name, whose name will you give to your children? If you hyphenate, they may not keep it that way when they decide to get married or have children.
What does it mean when a woman hyphenate her last name?
A hyphenated last name is when you and your spouse combine both of your last names with a hyphen. This is also called a double surname. In many states, when you fill out your application for your marriage license, you’ll be writing your intended married name on that application.
Can you legally have 2 last names?
While most brides traditionally take their husband’s name, it is not a legal requirement. It’s your choice whether to use a hyphen or space between the surnames and which order the names should appear in. You do not both have to have the same surname, for instance a couple can be Jane Citizen-Smith and John Smith.
