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Study finds link between surname choices and divorce rates
Study finds link between surname choices and divorce rates
Study finds link between surname choices and divorce rates

Published on: 09/18/2026

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A new analysis suggests married couples who keep separate last names are more likely to divorce, though researchers say many factors beyond surnames influence whether relationships last. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Many married couples choose to share the same last name. But a new study suggests couples who keep different last names may be more likely to get divorced. Researchers say the choice of a last name does not directly cause divorce, but it may be connected to other factors in a marriage. The findings come from an analysis by the Institute for Family Studies that looked at Pew Research Center data and Texas divorce records, The New York Post reported.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/09/a-common-choice-many-married-couples-make-may-be-linked-to-divorce.html

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