Jason Zook, formerly known as Jason Headsets.com and Jason SurfrApp, auctioned off his last name twice, earning a total of $95,000. The idea originated in 2012 when Zook decided to sell his last name as a unique marketing strategy. The first auction, starting at $1, reached $45,500, leading to the name change to JasonHeadsets.com for a year. Subsequently, he sold his last name again for $50,000, becoming Jason SurfrApp. Despite the success, Zook decided to end the practice for more anonymity and adopted the permanent name Zook in honor of his great-grandfather. Currently residing in Portugal, Zook operates a business mentoring program and a software company. (People)
Jason Zook Auctioned Off His Last Name Twice, Earned $95,000
Jun 25, 2025 | 8:00 PM