In Re Erickson

J. CURTISS BROWN, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from an order denying a change of name. Marguerite Lynn Erickson, appellant, filed an application in the district court seeking to have her married name, Erickson, changed back to her maiden name, McGregor. In her application she stated that she was unaware that she could retain her maiden name upon marriage and that she is a “feminist” who strongly believes that equality between men and women is symbolized by a retention of such party’s surname in marriage. She also stated that her profession requires her to maintain her identity separate…