last name
Americannoun
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last names
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of last name
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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"People expect to see improvement overnight," said Annamaria, 67, a local pensioner and supporter of the prime minister who also declined to give her last name.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
"So he had effectively choked," said Sarah, who didn't want to use her last name.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
As we exchanged numbers to make plans, she asked about my last name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Still, Bill refused to offer his last name.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
These were women who cared less about my last name or home address and more about who I was as a person.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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