Christopher wrote:

^Well, it was referenced in two episodes, not just one, making it a little harder to dismiss.
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So was the Morgana Quadrant. So was the the Klingon homeworld being called "Kling" (yeesh!) So was O'Brien wearing a lieutenant's pips for four seasons and even being referred to as such.
Christopher wrote:

Maybe many Vulcans only do use one name, but Spock's family in particular continued an antiquated tradition of using a difficult family name as well?
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Maybe. Still, I'd just as soon bury whole thing.