Can you have multiple last names?

In the Western tradition of surnames, there are several types of double surname (or double-barrelled surname). If the two names are joined with a hyphen, it may also be called a hyphenated surname. The word “barrel” probably refers to the barrel of a shotgun, as in “double-barreled shotgun”.

Is there a character limit to names?

According the ISO IEC 7813 the cardholder name length must be 2 to 26 characters including first name, last name and spaces.

Can I name my son God?

Jews don’t name children versions of God, generally sticking to human beings in the Hebrew Bible. It is forbidden for Muslims to name a child Allah or God. For reasons that are unclear, much of the English-speaking world has tended to avoid Jesus as a name.

How many characters is the average last name?

The average first name is about 6 letters. That leaves 43 for a last name. 🙂 Seems like you could probably shorten it if you like. The main question is how many rows do you think you will have?

What is the longest first name?

The longest personal name is 747 characters long, and belongs to Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.

Do all members of a family have the same surname?

Depending on the culture, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations based on the cultural rules. In the English-speaking world, a surname is commonly referred to as a last name because it is usually placed at the end of a person’s full name, after any given names.

What is the minimum and maximum length of a name?

The minimum length of a name is one letter. Maximum length of a name There is no legal limit on the length of your name, but we impose a limit of 300 characters (including spaces) for your full name. If you want a name longer than this please contact us for advice.

How can I find out how many people share my last name?

Forebears describes itself as a ‘reference aid that helps researchers find historical and genealogical records naming their ancestors.’ So if you’re ever feeling curious about how many people share your last name just enter it in the search bar. You won’t be surprised to hear there are a lot of Smiths.

How many forenames can you legally have?

For sure 15 forenames clearly is permissible. Practically though, I would say the practical maximum number is whatever that fits into the space available for first and middle names in the official birth or registration forms.