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What is the history behind the wife taking the husband's last name (surname) after marriage?
Are there any cultures or countries where this tradition is not followed?
Yes, there are many cultures and countries where this tradition is not followed or is only followed in specific circumstances. For example, in many Hispanic cultures, a woman will keep her last name and add her husband's last name after marriage. In some Scandinavian countries, children take a hyphenated combination of both parent's last names.