'Counting On' Jana Duggar Is Officially 'Wissmann' On IG

Counting On alum Jana Duggar is back with new updates on social media. The 34-year-old has been celebrating her marriage with Stephen Wissmann. She’s been uploading photos and clips from their nuptials, and many fans still can’t get over that she’s finally married. However, some Reddit users have mixed reactions to her decision to ditch her family’s last name online. Keep reading to see the discussion.

Counting On: Jana Duggar’s Life With Her Parents

Jana is known for taking care of her younger siblings for years. Many fans sympathize with her, as she never seems to have the freedom she deserves. Some also believe it’s one of the main reasons she stayed single for years. Many of Jana’s vlogs last month featured her projects at her parents’ property, seemingly showing that she never got to explore more of her building skills outside the big house.

Jana Duggar & Jim Bob Duggar From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From @janamduggar Instagram

Some Counting On fans even speculate that Jana doesn’t seem as happy when she is being walked down the aisle by her dad, Jim Bob, compared to her other wedding photos online.

Jana Ditches Last Name, Fans React

Some Reddit users reacted to Jana’s new Instagram page changes. The Counting On alum officially dropped her family’s last name and changed her profile to Jana Wissmann. According to some, Jana seems to drop her last name too quickly, which may hint that she wants to escape from them for years. However, some say it’s not a big deal, as it happened to other newlyweds years ago. There are also rumors that Jim Bob gave Jana her fairytale wedding in exchange for not inviting her close sister, Jill, which may have made her upset.

Jana Duggar From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From @janamduggar Instagram / Reddit

“Dropping the Duggar like a bad habit.”
“I don’t really see this as a big deal. Practically everyone I know changed their last name when married. I don’t see this as a FU to her parents or anything. Not everything is a sign.”
“Honestly, Wissmann is a killer last name. I’d be so fast to lose that fugly Duggar.”
“Oh no, she’s mastered the fundie adoring gaze already!”
“Her smile says “thanks for getting me out of this babysitting job.””

Counting On: Who Will Take Jana Duggar’s Throne?

Another Reddit thread also speculates who will take Jana Duggar’s throne now that she’s moving to Nebraska with Stephen. According to some, Jim Bob and Michelle would look for new candidates to help care for the younger kids. Some believe that it will be Johannah, while others think Anna will take on the role in exchange for financial support amid her husband’s imprisonment.