(edit title) Taking my sambo's surname To avoid discrimination Options

[Fortepain]

Hi everyone, I am going to live with someone in Sweden, but decided to put off marriage for a while. I am European (white, blonde), but don't have a Swedish or even a European-sounding surname, but my sambo does. I understand that employers are sometimes prejudiced against foreign-sounding names? I dont mean to say everyone is racist but that's what I heard... I don't like my surname much anyway, so would it legally be possible for me to change it to my sambo's or do we need to marry first? Thanks!

[Yorkshireman]

You have to marry.

[Megalagom]

Do you have your Swedish citizenship? Otherwise - with or without a marriage license in Sweden- you won't be able to change your surname while in Sweden regardless. Sweden won't have access to change your name if you are only a resident in another country (I tried to change my name here when I got married here, but had to first go back to the US to change it legally and start a lot of paperwork to get it changed here) If you have to do that make sure the names on your passport and ID match when you travel.

I promptly changed my CV to include my new name, as I have heard the same thing.

Lycka Till!

Meghan ~Something Swedish ~

[Ankinette]

Huh? You can take your husband name even if you have another nationality. You just have to be married i believe.
As well, for the OP, i wouldnt advise to change your name on your cv, if you are employed you will have to give your real name with your peronnummer etc

[Hisingen]

A rose by any other name - - - - -

[Puffin]

As well, for the OP, i wouldnt advise to change your name on your cv, if you are employed you will have to give your real name with your peronnummer etc

I believe also that some employers regard it as fraud if you give a fake CV name and won't employ you on princple - they will find out as your personal number gives your name -unless you are an actress with a stage name

[byke]

What nationality are you associated with, and what work profession do you work with?

The reason why I ask is there are lots of prejudices and generalizations of "foreigners" in Sweden. So Lets say you had a Polish last name and wanted to work as a builder it can work in your favor. What I am saying is you can sometimes use your nationality and last name as a way to profit from such generalizations... It doesnt always need to be negative. Just use your head.

[Puffin]

I have a very unusual and strange name - but can say that it has not held me back

[Fortepain]

Thank you so much for your replies everyone. My surname is Armenian, although this is not my ethnicity. I couldn't vouch that this discrimination is paramount, it's just what I've heard. I don't want to diminish my chances in the already tight jobs market. I wouldn't dream of using a fake surname, so I guess my only option is to get married....

[Fortepain]

Byke, i work as a manager in education.

[fridae]

You can take your husband/wife's surname if you get married, i don't think nationality matters. I'm from Asia and i changed my surname here upon marriage with no problems.