What life is like when you have an unfortunate surname
Summary
Andy Mycock shares his experience of having a surname that many people find funny or embarrassing outside his hometown. He explains how his name caused him challenges in everyday life, from social situations to using online services, but he is now trying to accept and appreciate his surname.Key Facts
- Andy Mycock grew up in Buxton, Derbyshire, where his surname is common and not unusual.
- His surname comes from Solomon Mycock, a 19th-century farmer who has a local landmark named after him.
- When Andy moved to Salford for university, people outside his hometown laughed at his surname.
- He often faces embarrassment or jokes when giving his name in person or on the phone.
- Online forms sometimes reject his surname, his emails may go to spam, and social media searches for it are banned.
- His mother changed her surname after divorce to avoid the embarrassment associated with Mycock.
- Andy’s sisters also changed their names as teenagers, but he kept his until now.
- Andy is starting a journey to embrace and feel proud of his surname despite past difficulties.
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