Halachot and Customs
Surname and Halacha
Question
Is one obligated to change a surname after marriage according to halacha?
And if not, is there any point to it? Any information about this? Have the sages discussed this issue? I would very much like to know more about it.
Does changing a surname affect a person, because of the secret of the letters, and so on?
Thank you
Answer
Hello and blessings
A surname has no halachic significance, and it is permissible to change, add to, or remove from the surname according to the will of each and every person, provided that it does not harm his parents.
After the wedding, it is halachically possible to remain with your maiden name, but it is not particularly recommended. The two of you should unite under one surname and be as one man with one heart.
With blessings,
Binyamin Shmueli
