last name

American  

noun

1. surname.

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last name British  

noun

1. another term for surname

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Etymology

Origin of last name

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

"Till then, we are boiling the water for drinking," said the young sailor, who asked to be identified only by his last name, Pereira.

From Barron's

When I had met my fourth Smit, Kik explained with a grin, “It’s the only last name in the underground.”

From Literature

Crum added that married women who changed their last name will also face difficulty.

From Salon

And all this time we’ve been pronouncing his last name incorrectly.

From Los Angeles Times

Celia and I both have Mom’s last name in the middle.

From Literature

Related Words

• surname