concept   family name inheritance
culture   Portugal
statement   In Portugal, family names typically include both parents' surnames and are passed down to children.
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1 family name change after marriage Argentina Women usually keep their family name after marriage, adding their partner's surname without dropping their own 1
2 family name inheritance Portugal Both parents' family names are passed down to the children 1
3 family name inheritance Portugal Family name typically includes both the father's and mother's surnames, passed down to the next generation. 1
4 family names Portugal Family names are very important and are often associated with historical and cultural significance. 1
5 use of first names Brazil Common and encouraged as a sign of warmth and friendliness 1
6 use of first names Portugal Common and encouraged as a sign of warmth and friendliness 1