For many newlyweds, one of the most poignant symbols of the joining of two lives in marriage is when a bride changes her last name. Some brides, however, might view it as just a formality or tradition ...

Julia DiPrete is a freelance writer, former BigLaw attorney, unapologetic night owl, and Xennial. She has worked in law school career services and legal recruiting and has blogged extensively both in ...

Surnames are the strongest historical tie we have to our ancestors. Though there might be plenty of mystery surrounding less popular last names, they tend to traditionally come from one of the ...