Should I change my name?

That's a tough decision. I remember when I was in fourth grade one of my friends had a similar situation. She had her fathers last name who was not in her life, and her mom wanted to "start over" with the family completely so my friends mother got remarried and my friend changed her last name to her step dads. In this situation I feel like it was completely necessary because of how young we were (we're 17 now.) But, in your case I'm not too sure because you're older with kids, and it would probably just get complicated and possibly not be worth all of the effort. But, of course it's truly a personal choice that only you can make. If it will make you feel better, then absolutely change the name. But, you've had it for 33 years, and have been known as that name for 33 years, who knows if the change will be worth it. Best of luck to whatever decision you make. xoxo

For genealogy purposes?? Do your kids have your last name? If so I wouldn't change it because then you would decide you want to change your kids last names as well. You've went your whole life so far with your last name I just don't see any point of changing it.

you should just keep it....it would be to much of a hassle to change it m then ur wifey will have to change her last name 2

have you asked your wife and children?

If you get on well with your stepfather i would keep his last name, otherwise he might think that you don't want anything to do with him and it would hurt his feelings.

dont make your kids change their last name.. that would confuse them and just isnt nessacary

I would keep it.