last name

noun

: surname sense 2

Synonyms of last name

• surname
• family name

Examples of last name in a Sentence

His first name is John and his last name is Smith.

please write your first name, middle initial, and last name at the top of the form

Recent Examples on the Web

Selling possessions Pat and her husband, who asked that their last name not be used for privacy purposes, are both around 75. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

But whether calling him by first name, last name, both or by nickname, just make sure to put respect on the Lakers forward’s game that’s too varied to fit in a single position. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

According to a handful of NFL scouts, Arch Manning’s status as a top-10 pick is secure, based in part on his last name. — Mac Engel october 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026

How much power can a last name have when staring down the potential apocalypse? — Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for last name

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe