Meaning Of The Word Surname

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Surname Meaning

Surname Definition
Surname Definition

What's The Definition Of Surname?

surname
countable noun: Your surname is the name that you share with other members of your family. In English-speaking countries and many other countries it is your last name.

surname in American English
the family name, or last name, as distinguished from a given name
to give a surname to
noun: the name that a person has in common with other family members, as distinguished from a given name or Christian name; family name
transitive verb: to give a surname to; call by a surname

surname in British English
noun: a family name as opposed to a first or Christian name
verb: to furnish with or call by a surname

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