surname
word
Definition
The family name shared by members of the same family, usually used after the given name.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or official contexts (forms, documents). In some cultures, 'surname' comes before the given name. In casual speech, 'last name' is often used with the same meaning.
Spanish: apellidoPortuguese (BR): sobrenomePortuguese (PT): apelido (de família) - sobrenomeChinese (Simplified): 姓Chinese (Traditional): 姓Hindi: उपनाम - उपाधि (खानदानी नाम)Arabic: اسم العائلة - اللقبBengali: পদবি - উপাধি (নাম)Russian: фамилияJapanese: 姓Vietnamese: họKorean: 성Turkish: soyadıUrdu: خاندانی نامIndonesian: nama keluarga - marga
Example Sentences
Her surname is Smith.
basic
What is your surname?
basic
Please write your surname on the form.
basic
I always have to spell out my surname because people get it wrong.
natural
Do you list your surname first or last in your country?
natural
After getting married, she decided to keep her maiden surname.
natural