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surname
[ noun sur-neym; verb sur-neym, sur-neym ]
noun
- Also called last name. the name that a person has in common with other family members, as distinguished from a first name or given name; family name.
- a name added to a person's name, as one indicating a circumstance of birth or some characteristic or achievement; epithet.
verb (used with object)
- to give a surname to; call by a surname.
surname
/ ˈɜːˌԱɪ /
noun
- Also calledlast namesecond name a family name as opposed to a first or Christian name
- (formerly) a descriptive epithet attached to a person's name to denote a personal characteristic, profession, etc; nickname
verb
- tr to furnish with or call by a surname
Derived Forms
- ˈܰˌԲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·ܰn adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
Prosecutors argue his former son-in-law, identified only by his surname Seo, had little experience in the aviation industry but was hired in exchange for the airline's CEO leading a state-funded agency.
Fifth generation steelworker, Kieran, 30, who does not want to give his surname, looks lost.
"There are 155 people with surnames, with passport data - 155 Chinese citizens who are fighting against Ukrainians on the territory of Ukraine," he said, according to remarks reported by Interfax.
"My brother, sister and I were always last as our surname began with W," he says.
The next baby on the list, registered at the same NHS hospital, had the exact same surname as the man who had contacted her through the genealogy website.
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