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last name vs surname

Both 'last name' and 'surname' are correct and commonly used to refer to the family name that a person has. They are interchangeable and can be used in formal and informal contexts.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 980 views

last name

The term 'last name' is commonly used to refer to the family name of a person.

It is used to indicate the name that comes after the first name and is typically shared by family members.

Examples:

Please write your last name in the space provided.
What is your last name, sir?
Her last name is Smith.
The form requires your last name.
Could you repeat your last name, please?

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Unless he takes Bernadette's last name.
I actually kept my last name, King.
That was the last name on Todd thurman's list.
Santo and I have different last name because...
Because my last name is Zane.
I thought your last name was Hanson for some reason.
But Gus without a last name isn't much.
Kid's last name is Ramirez or Hernandez or something racist.
- First and last name, please.
Homeowner's last name is Tulley.
Let's just start with Charlie's last name.
Cadillac's not my real last name.
My last name is either Washington or Wilson.
I thought "Stiles" was his last name.
I share a last name with the C.E.O.
The father could be using a fictitious last name.
My last name was Mueller then.
But she had a different last name in little rock.
But she had a different last name in little rock.
Dumped the husband, kept the last name.

Alternatives:

family name
surname
family surname
patronymic
matronymic

surname

The term 'surname' is commonly used to refer to the family name of a person.

It is used to indicate the name that comes after the first name and is typically shared by family members.

Examples:

Please write your surname in the space provided.
What is your surname, madam?
His surname is Johnson.
The form requires your surname.
Could you repeat your surname, please?

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Writing her surname is particularly important.
He changed his surname before entering the force.
Previous names include surname at birth.
Previous names includes surname at birth.
I think the surname's Carter.
I don't really like the surname thing.
Now, nearly ready for your surname.
Julia took "Grindle" as a surname.
I'm having a little trouble searching your father's surname.
They could only give the baby their own surname.
I thought I recognized your surname.
I couldn't remember your surname.
I've never heard of the surname Jong.
Bates wouldn't even know Phoebe's surname.
How are you spelling that surname?
First name Isobel, surname either Rawlins or Hendrie.
Everyone in England has a surname, Peter.
It goes lovely with her surname.
Kringle, such a rare surname.
Can we please use her surname?

Alternatives:

family name
last name
family surname
patronymic
matronymic

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