Originally Posted by noveltyjunkie
I did not take my husband's name when we married, so yes I would use my "maiden name".
Lots of my friends did not change their names either. Is it unusual in the US?
It's getting more and more common not to change your last name. Lots of women now hyphenate (ie Jones-Smith). It's still really a personal choice. Has anyone heard of any MEN who take their wife's name?