concept   family name inheritance
culture   Spain
statement   In Spain, family names are typically inherited from both the father and mother, carried down to the next generation.
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1 family name change after marriage Spain Women usually keep their family name after marriage, adding their partner's surname without dropping their own 1
2 family name inheritance Spain Both parents' family names are passed down to the children 1
3 family name inheritance Spain Family name typically includes both the father's and mother's surnames, passed down to the next generation. 1
4 family surname Spain Family surname may include reference to the place of origin or occupation. 1
5 family surname Spain Children typically take the mother's family surname. 1
6 use of first names Spain Often more informal and common, especially among friends and in casual settings 1
7 use of maternal surname Spain It is common to include the maternal surname along with the paternal surname in formal settings 1