Surname (Noun)
Meaning
The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Her surname was changed to that of her husband after marriage.
- The student was identified in the school records by her surname and initials.
- In many Asian cultures, the surname is written first, followed by the given name.
- He shared the same surname as his famous ancestor, but they were not closely related.
- Throughout history, the trend has been that the surname is usually passed down from father to son.