as in surname
a name shared by members of a family
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Recent Examples of last name
Unlike the rest of his teammates, the back of his jersey didn’t feature his last name.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit was amended in 2023 to change her last name from Kolalou to White following a change in marital status, according to the appellate court.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Watch as Larry chokes up, realizing his last name will continue through this meaningful tribute.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
On my list so many brides opted to not take their husband’s last name.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit was amended in 2023 to change her last name from Kolalou to White following a change in marital status, according to the appellate court.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Watch as Larry chokes up, realizing his last name will continue through this meaningful tribute.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
On my list so many brides opted to not take their husband’s last name.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last name
Noun
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Pedro had no surname; his nickname came from his days at the orphanage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The pair would divorce in 1980, and Duncan, going under his father's original surname Jones, would later become a film director.—
Alex Heigl,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl founded the company bearing the family name in 1909.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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According to the Associated Press, Abatti comes from a multigenerational farming family in California’s Imperial Valley, where the family name has long been associated with agricultural businesses and community leadership.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20name. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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