Synonyms of family name

family name

noun

as in surname

a name shared by members of a family

searched for their family name on a popular genealogy website

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surname
• last name
• maiden name
• married name
• epithet
• sobriquet
• cognomen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of family name

After his kick found the net, Bajraktarević tore off his jersey and held up the back of it, with his family name across the top, to the fans and cameras. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 1 July 2026

Here, Malvasia is not a single grape but a Madeira family name associated with varieties such as Malvasia Cândida, Malvasia Cândida Roxa, and Malvasia de São Jorge. — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

The family name and logo adorns the business classroom building. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

The estate has a long, storied history under many family names, but in 1575, the Essenault family rechristened it by contracting their family name to Issan. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026