Overview

• Rob McElhenney submitted a petition in Los Angeles on June 26 to legally change his surname to Rob Mac.
• FX press materials for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Welcome to Wrexham now list him as Rob Mac ahead of the July 9 Season 17 premiere.
• He says the shorter surname will ease pronunciation challenges in markets where his More Better Industries ventures operate, including Wales, Colombia and Mexico.
• A recent genealogical review showed that some of his relatives had already modified the McElhenney name, easing his concerns about family heritage.
• His wife, Kaitlin Olson, and their two teenage sons have voiced unease over adopting the new surname as he awaits final court approval.