word
Surname
SUR-naym
/ˈsɜːrˌneɪm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
surname
Dictionary meaning
The name used to identify the members of a family, as distinguished from each member's given name.
Examples
- The surname Patel is quite common.
Synonyms: family name, cognomen, last name
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