Synonyms of last name

last name

noun

as in surname

a name shared by members of a family

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Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of last name

Johnny’s last name comes from the name of the street Berry grew up on, Goode Avenue. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026

Cue the whole nepo-baby brouhaha, the never-ending conversation about the professional advantages that come with a famous last name. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Mary Ann, who declined to give her last name for her safety, eventually became a Baptist minister, following in her father’s footsteps. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Based on his last name, Texas quarterback Arch Manning will be a top-10 pick in the 2027 NFL draft, but that was never the plan. — Mac Engel october 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026