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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Rose also released a children’s book with Howard as her last name. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025 Rob McElhenney, soon to be known as Rob Mac, is defending the decision to change his last name. Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 July 2025 Carlos Santana, who is known musically just by his last name along with fellow bandmembers, was scheduled to perform at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio on April 22. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The actor has cited global confusion over the pronunciation of his last name as his reason for the change. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for last name

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Jul. 2025.

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