last name

noun

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
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The 6-month-old tabby joined Jon and Krista, who declined to share their last name, this summer. Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025 Their younger sister is still living with Candice and Joe and has even taken their last name, Aleisha says. Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 Considering all the possible puns with his last name, the slogan could use some work. Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 Their last names were not used. Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for last name

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of last name was in 1897

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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20name. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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