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

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana rules prohibit using members’ last names for privacy reasons, but granted permission for the use of Andrea’s last name as the winner. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026

The Charlotte Observer is not publishing Oscar’s last name due to safety concerns raised by Duque. —Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026

Reyna, who like other immigrants interviewed asked that their last names not be published, fearing retribution, cleaned stalls on a dairy farm and now works at a manufacturing plant. —Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026

The film hit French theaters on Wednesday, March 24; According to People, Maddox's new last name also appeared in the credits when the movie premiered at Toronto International Film Festival this past September. —Emma Banks, InStyle, 26 Feb. 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