Examples of family name in a Sentence
Her family name is Smith.
searched for their family name on a popular genealogy website
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After his kick found the net, Bajraktarević tore off his jersey and held up the back of it, with his family name across the top, to the fans and cameras.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Here, Malvasia is not a single grape but a Madeira family name associated with varieties such as Malvasia Cândida, Malvasia Cândida Roxa, and Malvasia de São Jorge.
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Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The family name and logo adorns the business classroom building.
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Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The estate has a long, storied history under many family names, but in 1575, the Essenault family rechristened it by contracting their family name to Issan.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Here, Malvasia is not a single grape but a Madeira family name associated with varieties such as Malvasia Cândida, Malvasia Cândida Roxa, and Malvasia de São Jorge.
—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The family name and logo adorns the business classroom building.
—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The estate has a long, storied history under many family names, but in 1575, the Essenault family rechristened it by contracting their family name to Issan.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for family name
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“Family name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20name. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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