surnames
Pronunciación: [ˈsɜrˌneɪmz]
Palabra
Contexto: «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?
Contexto: «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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