To have no care for surnames

[whoisthefatherthen]

Probably a weird way of putting it but to not give a hoot about surnames, my maiden name comes from my father's father who divorced my grandmother in the 60s (causing her much shame for many years) so not to hot on inheriting anything from him, ExH's surname comes from his father who was an alcoholic he hadn't seen since ExH was 6, even DPs surname comes from his mum as he didn't know his father til his mum passed away when he was in his teens.
I wouldn't want a name from any of these people, I envy people who have pride and heritage behind the name they must call themselves each and everyday, the name that represents and defines them!
AIBU to feel nothing for my name?

I know of a couple who took letters from each of their surnames and combined them to make a brand new one for their marriage.

I hated my maiden name it was only 4 letters but got mispronounced all the time. My married name is much more straightforward and I love not having to spell it to everyone!

Do that many people really trace their past? Does it matter? Honestly, unless your name is Windsor then who cares what your grandparents did?

In fact, the royal family changed their name just to stay popular, so there's a good precedent there