last name

as in surname
a name shared by members of a family please write your first name, middle initial, and last name at the top of the form

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Recent Examples of last name Then, a little over a week after Howard was booked into custody, police arrested 45-year-old Yan Wang, whom the DA's office said was in a relationship with Howard (the pair are not related despite sharing a last name). Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Here is a quick look at each player on Florida’s initial roster, separated by position and then listed alphabetically by last name. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025 Her mother changed their last name, but everyone in town still recognized them. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Names like Andrea, Cheryl, Clara, Demetrius, Diane, Laverne, Lisa, Maria, Yvonne, The Funkateers, Fast Freddy, Renita and Keith, Pernell and Debra, and many more — no last names needed. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for last name
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Noun
  • Nataliia made a pastry swan to celebrate her grandparents, whose surname translates to the name of a wetland bird.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This here is a nepo baby failing to live up to his surname.
    Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beckham, a marketeer to her core and fully aware of the power of the family name, offered deeply personal stories to go with each fragrance.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Altogether, the Ellison family name is taking shape to be the future of movies, streaming, TV shows and more.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20name. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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