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surnames

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜrˌneɪmz]

Word

Learn how to use surnames in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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

Example

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

Example

What is your surname?

Context: “culture”

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

Example

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.

Example

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

How to pronounce surnames

Pronunciation: [ˈsɜrˌneɪmz]

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