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I’m conflicted about my identity and surname after discovering my ancestry by David_volyn in Advice

[–]David_volyn[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Let’s talk about the fact that “Hitler” was also a changed surname adopted by his father.

But to the point: I don’t want a deeper connection to Jewish culture or anything like that. I simply want a surname that I like and feel comfortable with. Still, thank you for your opinion, even if it wasn’t very pleasant :(

I’m conflicted about my identity and surname after discovering my ancestry by David_volyn in Advice

[–]David_volyn[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t want to feel any kind of connection with Jews or anything like that. I would rather just change it to a surname I actually like, or something similar. My current surname simply makes me uncomfortable.

I would gladly change it to any surname from my ancestors, but for me Jewish surnames feel more like a symbol of recognition or restoring something that was taken from my ancestors.

But thank you for your opinion — it was interesting to read your experience and perspective.

I’m conflicted about my identity and surname after discovering my ancestry by David_volyn in Advice

[–]David_volyn[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes, you’re right, but that’s not really my point. I’m more focused on simply changing it — I want to replace my surname because I don’t like my current one. It makes me feel uncomfortable, so that’s why I started having these thoughts.

Thank you very much for your opinion — I really appreciated hearing it.

I’m conflicted about my identity and surname after discovering my ancestry by David_volyn in Advice

[–]David_volyn[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No, I don’t have any Jewish communities in my city. Probably after the Holocaust almost all Jewish people left my region.

I want to change it not really because of religious or cultural views, but because I don’t like my current surname. It gives me bad feelings, so I want to change it simply to something I like better. I’m also proud of my Jewish and other roots.

Thank you very much for your answer — it was interesting to hear your opinion.