concept   family names
culture   Sweden
statement   In Sweden, family names are easily changeable, can be inherited from the mother, and first names are commonly used in professional settings.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family name inheritance Sweden Family name historically derived from patronymic or matronymic origins, and in modern times, can also be inherited from the mother. 1
2 family names Sweden Family names can be changed or adopted more easily, and individuals have the option to create new family names. 1
3 use of first names Sweden Generally informal and common, even in professional settings 1