last name

noun

Definition of last namenext
as in surname
a name shared by members of a family please write your first name, middle initial, and last name at the top of the form

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Recent Examples of last name Zahara dropped her father’s last name while walking across the stage at her graduation from Spelman College on May 17, 2026. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Deciding on her last name has been surprisingly emotional for Kirschenheiter. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 20 Aug. 2026 Despite the famous last name, Anton has largely stayed away from the spotlight and has no social media presence. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Be ready to enter your first name, last name, email address, and choose either one or two tickets, plus check off a box. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for last name
Recent Examples of Synonyms for last name
  1. surname
  2. family name
Noun
  • Pegula was born in South Korea, where Kim is also a popular surname.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How many married women have been known for 10, 20, 30, 40 years by their husband’s surname?
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of surname
Noun
  • Prosecutors are seeking the maximum five-year sentences for four of the nine defendants, including Chang, an Nvidia manager identified just by his family name.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • As is the Pickwick Theater, built by his grandfather, and the William Malone Fountain by Rita’s on the Northwest Highway keeps the family name in town.
    — Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of family name

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