Name changes are not rare. In recent decades, about 80 percent of brides choose to change their names after the wedding, both professionally and legally. [1] M

Name changes are not rare. In recent decades, about 80 percent of brides choose to change their names after the wedding, both professionally and legally. [1] Most people marry at least once. [2] Women are half the population. That being said, I do agree that in many systems, supporting name changes is not an immediate priority. [1] http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/upshot/maiden-names-on-the-rise-again.html http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/upshot/maiden-names-on-the... [2] https://flowingdata.com/2017/11/01/who-is-married-by-now/ https://flowingdata.com/2017/11/01/who-is-married-by-now/