Post-script: I forgot to give kudos and "secure-in-my-own-masculinity points" to my spouse who did, indeed offer to take my last name when we married. (I personally know one other man that 100% took his wife's name when they wed - ie: not a hyphenation, middle name or mish-mash amalgamation.) 

I freely admit that at the time (as an 18-year-old in a small town) the offer was quickly dismissed as weird and somewhat silly. The person that I am now would have honored my spouse for making such and offer and we certainly would have discussed the pros, cons, feelings and potential of such a decision.