by Carol Randell | Sep 27, 2025 | Others Name
Have you ever wondered why names like Pablo Picasso or Sofia Vergara seem to have an extra layer of complexity compared to typical English names? In Spanish-speaking cultures, it’s common for individuals to carry two last names, or “apellidos,” as...
by Carol Randell | Sep 27, 2025 | Others Name
Have you ever wondered why so many people have a middle name squeezed between their first and last? It’s that extra bit of identity that often gets abbreviated to an initial on official documents or shouted in full by an exasperated parent. Middle names seem...
by Carol Randell | Sep 27, 2025 | Others Name
The question of why many Black people bear surnames that sound distinctly European—names like Johnson, Williams, or Smith—touches on a profound and often painful chapter in history. These “white” last names, as they’re sometimes colloquially referred...
by Carol Randell | Sep 27, 2025 | Others Name
In the high-stakes world of military service, where precision and order reign supreme, one peculiar custom stands out: the near-universal practice of addressing personnel by their last names. Imagine stepping off the bus at basic training, your civilian identity...
