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

The three dimensions of friction Domingo, an Uber driver who declined to give his last name, captured these systemic frictions in a 2023 CBS interview. — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

As expected, Carly didn’t take the bait, reproaching Z for referring to her daughter by her last name, spy style. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

But one question many people are asking is whether Swift will take Kelce’s last name. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

Three of them sported clear blue lettering on their backs, noting their last names and schools. — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 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