a woman's family name prior to marriage.

A woman's last or family name before marriage.

a woman's surname before marriage

A girl’s last name or surname before she marries.

The name of a woman prior to her first marriage

a woman's surname prior to marriage. See also surname.

a woman's last name prior to marriage.

the surname a woman is given at birth.

The surname a woman who has married. In genealogy, often the maiden name is lost making it hard to research the roots of that family branch. So whenever possible, note all maiden names within a family. Close Window

Surname of an unmarried woman

a girls's last name, or surname, before she marries.