as in surname
a name shared by members of a family
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Recent Examples of last name
The property that eventually evolved into the resort was first home to industrialist Henry Flagler's fishing camp, an exclusive retreat for guests with last names like Rockefeller and Roosevelt—particularly convenient to access thanks to Flagler's Overseas Railroad.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
So far, de la Vega said Los Hornos has had quite a few fans in Argentina jerseys — especially those with Messi’s last name on the back — stop in to grab a bite to eat.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The other people in my village/town/field—coming and going from their own peaceful tasks that are also their last names (baking, milling, cart … ing?
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Hope's Corner touched the lives of two thousand people last year, like Shelley, who preferred not to use her last name.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
So far, de la Vega said Los Hornos has had quite a few fans in Argentina jerseys — especially those with Messi’s last name on the back — stop in to grab a bite to eat.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The other people in my village/town/field—coming and going from their own peaceful tasks that are also their last names (baking, milling, cart … ing?
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Hope's Corner touched the lives of two thousand people last year, like Shelley, who preferred not to use her last name.
—Sharon Chin, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last name
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She was also introduced using only Jolie’s surname at a mother-and-daughter brunch hosted in April by the Pearls of Purpose Foundation, a non-profit affiliated with her sorority.—
Alessia Ferri,
Vanity Fair,
11 June 2026
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Borland and Abela, 31, hosted five different games that their families would play to decide their surname.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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But as the young Democrat seeks to win a statewide race in deep-red Indiana, Beau is either blessed or burdened with a family name that voters might remember.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The Bellini, the refreshing Italian drink made with sparkling Prosecco and white peach puree, is synonymous with the Cipriani family name.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20name. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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