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  2. Naming customs of Hispanic America - Wikipedia

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    The naming customs of Hispanic America are similar to the Spanish naming customs practiced in Spain, with some modifications to the surname rules.Many Hispanophones in the countries of Spanish-speaking America have two given names, plus like in Spain, a paternal surname (primer apellido or apellido paterno) and a maternal surname (segundo apellido or apellido materno).

  3. Maiden and married names - Wikipedia

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    In the past, a woman in England usually assumed her new husband's family name (or surname) after marriage; often she was compelled to do so under coverture laws. Assuming the husband's surname remains common practice today in the United Kingdom (although there is no law that states the name must be changed) and in other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Gibraltar, Falkland ...

  4. Naming in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In Alice Rossi's 1965 study of naming conventions, she theorizes that the gender differences in naming strategies exist because of the perceived roles of men and women in society. "Women play the more crucial role in family and kin activities, while men are the symbolic carriers of temporal continuity of the family." [23]

  5. 8 out of 10 women change their name after marriage ... - AOL

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    8 out of 10 women change their name after marriage—they might not realize the impact it has on their careers, work relationships, and job prospects Eleanor Pringle Updated October 31, 2024 at 7: ...

  6. Geographical renaming - Wikipedia

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    A change might see a completely different name being adopted or may only be a slight change in spelling. Some names are changed locally but the new names are not recognised by other countries, especially when there is a difference in language. Other names may not be officially recognised but remain in common use.

  7. List of Chicago placename etymologies - Wikipedia

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    Dr. Alexander Wolcott, Jr. (1790-1830), first physician in Chicago, trader, served as Chicago's US Indian Agent from the late 1810s through the late 1820s. Until 1939, the road was Lincoln Street. Wrightwood Avenue: Edward Wright, a subdivider and an attorney [17] Wrigleyville: Named for Wrigley Field, in turn named for William Wrigley, Jr. [5]

  8. 8 out of 10 women change their name after marriage ... - AOL

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    8 out of 10 women change their name after marriage—they might not realize the impact it has on their careers, work relationships and job prospects Eleanor Pringle June 22, 2024 at 6:00 AM

  9. Surnames by country - Wikipedia

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    Since 1975, women have kept their own surname when married, but until recently (2000) [dubious – discuss] they could have added the surname of the husband according to the civil code, although it was a very seldom-used practice. In recent years, the husband's surname cannot be used in any official situation.