family name

noun

Examples of family name in a Sentence

Her family name is Smith. searched for their family name on a popular genealogy website
Recent Examples on the Web Two family names appeared as likely tenants during the 1790 to 1825 period the burials took place — Demitt and Dorsey. Mary Ann Ashcraft, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2024 Last year, Bailey held up the Bridgerton family name and was the only star to attend the Met Gala. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for family name 

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Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of family name was in 1646

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“Family name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20name. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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family name

noun

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