as in surname
a name shared by members of a family
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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).
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last name
Noun
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Because that was his surname, and every spouse takes the husband's surname.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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While his company doesn’t make use of his surname, his brother has a business that does, which has led customers to make jokes.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Famously, the original title of Annie Hall was Anhedonia (meaning an inability to experience pleasure), but was changed to reflect Keaton’s dominant presence (and her actual family name, Hall).—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20name. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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