When did the Shakespeare family name die?

The Shakespeare family name hasn't died out. While William Shakespeare himself had no children who survived to adulthood, there are still people with the Shakespeare surname alive today.

It's impossible to say exactly when the Shakespeare family name will "die" in the sense of no one carrying it anymore. Here's why:

* Genealogy is complex: Family lines branch out, and some Shakespeare descendants might have changed their name over time, making it hard to track every individual with the surname.

* New lineages: Even if one branch of the family dies out, new families can be formed through marriage, adoption, or name changes. Someone could take the name Shakespeare as a tribute or for other reasons.

So, while the direct descendants of William Shakespeare may not be numerous, the Shakespeare surname continues to exist, and it's likely to remain in use for generations to come.