Most spanish-speaking people have three last names. cierto falso 2. hispanic last names generally consist of the paternal last name followed by the maternal last name. cierto falso 3. it is common to see de or y used in a hispanic last name. cierto falso 4. someone from argentina would most likely have two last names. cierto falso 5. generally, married women legally retain two maiden surnames. cierto falso 6. in social situations, a married woman often uses her husband's last name in place of her inherited paternal surname. cierto falso 7. adopting a husband's surname is only legally recognized in peru and ecuador. cierto falso 8. hispanic last names are effectively a combination of the maternal surnames from the previous generation. cierto falso