English

surname

ˈsɝneɪm, ˈsɜrˌneɪm, ˈsɝː.neɪm
Meaning: the name that you share with other members of your family; last name
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈsɜrˌneɪm, ˈsɝː.neɪm

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Example sentences

Please write your first name and surname.
Please write your first name and surname.
On the form, Cypher is the family's surname.
On the form, Cypher is the family's surname.
The surname Halsey appears in old records.
The surname Halsey appears in old records.
The famous explorer's surname was Hennessy .
The famous explorer's surname was Hennessy.
The surname Ono appears on the guest list.
The surname Ono appears on the guest list.

Usage Notes

Commonly known as 'last name' or 'family name'. In English, it usually comes after the given name (first name).

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