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
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Beckham, a marketeer to her core and fully aware of the power of the family name, offered deeply personal stories to go with each fragrance. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025 Altogether, the Ellison family name is taking shape to be the future of movies, streaming, TV shows and more. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025 Also endangering the family name and business is a crooked deal made by Byron Hedges (Jack Gleeson), an illegitimate cousin helping Guinness expand into America, that promises 15% of all American profits to the Fenian Brotherhood. Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025 The family name is kind of a big deal in Arlington. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family name

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 16 Oct. 2025.

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family name

noun

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