noun
- a person’s family name, typically inherited and shared by members of a family
verb
- to give a surname to someone
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- Smith is the most common surname in English-speaking countries.
- Please write your first name and surname on the form.
- She kept her maiden surname after marriage.
- The teacher called students by their surnames during roll call.
- His surname reflects his Irish heritage.
- Many surnames originated from occupations or places.