last name

noun

Examples of last name in a Sentence

His first name is John and his last name is Smith. please write your first name, middle initial, and last name at the top of the form
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After hearing the homeowner's last name, the neighbor asked if he was related to a man named Vinny with the same last name. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025 It's also cited as the reason their son carries her last name. Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025 A certain Guthrie is also on this playlist, though avid crossword solvers know that the most famous folk singer with that last name is not necessarily the most crossword-famous. Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025 There’s no question that my last name was more of a help than a hindrance. Keaton Bell, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for last name

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of last name was in 1897

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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20name. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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