I don't think I would ever marry, but, if I did, I wouldn't change my last name. I just don't see the point. Traditionally, or as custom goes, I don't care for the connotation- the wife becomes the man's property. I think we have moved past that. I also just like my name. I see women marry, change names, divorce, change names, and I think it looks silly- no disrespect to anyone meant.

As for Jonah, he has my last name. It is easier, makes sense, and we have the same initials! So, if I get a personalized item as a gift that I don't care for, I simply re-gift it to him.

As for feeling less or more like I family, I don't really see that. It is just a name. There are plenty of people I feel 'familyish' with that don't have my last name.