More Germans set to get double-barrelled surnames after law change

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2025-05-01

Berlin (dpa) - Double surnames are likely to become more common in Germany following a change in the legislation allowing both marriage partners to go double-barrelled, whereas only one was allowed to do so in the past. But triple-barrelled is still prohibited "to avoid name chains," meaning a name like Max Mustermann-Müller-Meier is not allowed. Even if parents decide against a double surname, their children can still be given one under the chan......

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