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Surname
Cultural Variance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Different cultures have diverse surname traditions and placements in a name sequence. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/6OFxTz92S9VAEG5gPRcGnJzKFw.webp)
Marriage Custom![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
It's common for one spouse to adopt the other's surname after marriage, but practices vary. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/8ZryEuvqyIh70xdJ2DfEgPR5Wy4.webp)
Hereditary Significance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Surnames can indicate ancestry and are often passed down from parents to children. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/A0saCiaNgKTU4X0J0QrH3lqPU.webp)