How to write a person with two last names?
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How to write a person with two last names?
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.
Which surname goes first?
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. Some couples decide to have both partners change to the hyphenated last name, as a show of unity and equality.
Is it weird to have two last names?
The use of double surnames is legal but not customary. Children traditionally take on their father’s surname (or, more recently, optionally their mother’s).
What cultures use two last names?
In Spain and Spanish American countries, except Argentina, each person has two surnames. Traditionally, the first surname is paternal and comes from the father, while the second surname is maternal and comes from the mother.
How do you address a two part last name?
If the person’s name is Grey-Smith, you address her as Mrs./Miss/Ms (pick the appropriate title) Grey-Smith. Either hyphenate them or call them by the second last name.
How do you address two last names?
Format the surnames of two separate parties in an inside address as follows: “Mr. John Jones and Ms. Jane Smith.” Format surnames of two separate parties in a greeting as follows, “Dear Mr. John Jones and Ms.
Can I have two last names without a hyphen?
Answer: As long as you can submit an original or certified copy of the marriage certificate documenting the use of two last names without the hyphen, then you can have them both on your passport.
How do you address a hyphenated last name?
Hyphenated Last Name In the case of a wife who has chosen to hyphenate her last name, then she should be addressed using Ms. (Mrs. is also acceptable) + her first name + maiden name + married name: Mr.
How do you address a surname?
Formal Titles in English
- Sir (adult male of any age)
- Ma’am (adult female – North American)
- Madam (adult female)
- Mr + last name (any man)
- Mrs + last name (married woman who uses her husband’s last name)
- Ms + last name (married or unmarried woman; common in business)
- Miss + last name (unmarried woman)