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

Still, Houston, not Miami Beach, is the place to be for spring break in 2026, said one of the women, Renée, who declined to give her last name. —Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026

The Miami Dolphins running back isn’t the only one with that last name … sort of. —Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Now that Patterson has his way, the lines intersect with the horizontal last name that’s pasted on the front of the helmet and are one example of a practical change Patterson has made to improve fundamental technique and communication on the defense. —Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026

Be ready to enter your first name, last name, email address, and choose from either one or two tickets, plus check off a box. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 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