In Ecuador, as in other Hispanic countries, it is customary for people to have two surnames: in the case of heterosexual couples, one last name from the paternal side and one from the maternal side. 
Nchini Ecuador, kama ilivyo nchi nyingine zenye uhasili wa Kihispania, ni utamaduni mtu kuwa na majina mawili ya ubini na kwa wazazi wenye mahusiano ya kawaida (mwanaume na mwanamke), jina moja hutoka upande wa baba na jingine hutoka upande wa mama.