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surnames

Aussprache: [ˈsɜrˌneɪmz]

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Kontext: „identity“

(noun) a surname is the family name that people share. It is the name that usually comes last in a person's full name. This name helps to show which family you belong to.

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My surname is Smith, and many people in my family have that name.

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Her surname is not the same as anyone else's in her class.

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What is your surname?

Kontext: „culture“

(noun) a surname can also indicate cultural or national heritage. Different cultures have different traditions for surnames.

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Many surnames in Spain often end with 'ez' which shows the father's name in the family.

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Not every surname tells about a person's background or culture.

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Why do some surnames come from specific regions in the world?

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