Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
I'm not sure I'd say "most" in the USA do this, but it depends of course on location, education, etc. I know few women of my generation and younger who use their husband's name, especially if they have a good professional jb.
I know quite a few who continue to do business under their maiden name, but take their husband's name for 'domestic' life (including things like travel). There is nothing stopping you using two names but it does confuse things I think - pick one or the other!!!