surnames
Pronunciation: [ˈsɜrˌneɪmz]
Word
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.
Example
Not every surname tells about a person's background or culture.
Example
Why do some surnames come from specific regions in the world?
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