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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They’re addressed as “Mr.” and their last name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
She has several living siblings who share her last name.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Father John, who didn't provide his last name, wrote in to BBC Your Voice to say he'd like to be able to perform ceremonies like this too.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Before her request, Vivienne had already informally dropped the last name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
I don't even think she knows my last name.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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