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

Even within states, the dates vary by recipient, with some using Social Security numbers, last names or case numbers to determine who receives money on which day of the month. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025

The name of Prince Edward's daughter is listed in the line of succession to the throne as Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, and the hyphenated last name of Mountbatten-Windsor is listed on the birth certificates of Prince Harry's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

Or, when none with that last name, at the very least a Jonas-in-law. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2025

Many Isleños changed their original Spanish surnames to French last names once Louisiana came under French control, De la Nuez explained, which led to some descendants likely losing touch with their roots. —Raul A. Reyes, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025

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