Study finds link between surname choice and divorce rates
Analysis suggests couples who retain different surnames divorce at higher rates, though researchers say surname choice doesn't cause divorce.
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.