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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The most obvious issue is Pappas’ opponent’s last name.
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2026
Its creator Olly, who did not share his last name, told the BBC he posts pictures in the public domain or where he has permission from the rights holder.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The “Flowers” hitmaker dropped her last name on all of her socials.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The convergence of multiple people with the same first and last name has put a bizarre twist on the serious fight for a US Senate seat in the midterm elections this November.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
We hadn’t even kept his last name after he passed.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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