adopted ancestors

[Élistariel]

I know our names affect us, but what about last names. (Geneaology) I was wondering this because I used to love searching online for my surname history, but I recently found out that one of my direct-ancestors on my father's side was adopted. So my last name isn't technically mine. Which annoys the crap out of me, because now none of my names are truely "mine".
first - named after my "great grandmother" and slightly changed. It was an "--ie" name changed to a "--y" one
middle - the female version of my father's.

[ChelleOfShadows]

Please, do not let this bother you. I am adopted by my father. He is full blooded Cherokee and I was adopted into the tribe without question. They had a special ceremony and everything.

I am a direct descendant of the Cherokee Arrowwoods and anyone Cherokee or the American government will tell you so. I was allowed to inherit my grandmothers land on the reservation and will keep it for my children. Adoption is of the heart as well as the courts.

My grandmother taught me as if I was her own. She told me once it was better the way things were because she taught me because I had power NOT because I was descended. It might have helped that my Maternal ancestry goes back more generations than I can count of Irish witches but hey. I was loved and nurtured as I am sure you were!

Be at peace sister and enjoy your path and be strong in the Goddess who loves you!

Blessed Be!

[Élistariel]

It doesn't bother me, I just don't know very much about my (direct-biological) family. I'm just trying to find out what I can for information's sake. I'm quite happy with the family I have. I was just wondering if last names affect our personalities and whatnot like our first names do.

[flar7]

if you find out anything about your biological family, please remember this.
accept and embrace the good stuff, and ignore the negative, because its not you.:p