Women if you are or will get married have/do you change your last name?
I think I will add his name. It means a lot to my boyfriend that I change my name. It means a lot to me that we be joined as one in that symbolic way. However, my own last name also means a lot to me. Legally I’ll probably keep it and in everyday life I probably won’t use it as much. But it’s a big part of my identity, so I won’t just get rid of it.

The other reason I’d just tack on his last name instead of replace it is that I do anticipate that my Hispanic hertiage will play a role in my future career, and I want to make sure that my last name shows who I am.

In your case (or in the case of anyone who’s built a name for themselves professionally) I’d think it would be smart to not change your name all together, or at least for the public realm. Tack his on at the end if it means something to you, but if it’s not a big deal, then just embrace your own name.

And now I’m REALLY curious as to what your initials would be :-)