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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Faten asked that her last name be withheld for fear of retaliation. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 The song is billed as by Donald Lawrence Presents Music + Arts Global featuring Blanche (last name McAllister). Jim Asker, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2025 Hoosier elected officials that have used the family last name have seen successes in past elections. Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 11 Aug. 2025 Maryam, who likewise asked that her last name be withheld for safety concerns, is 20 years old and also from Afghanistan. Avery Martin, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for last name

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Aug. 2025.

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