as in surname
a name shared by members of a family
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Tim who is not related to Jesse but has the same last name.
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Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
The college student was game day-ready sporting Black Star Boots that featured custom art showing off her boyfriend's last name and jersey number, 89.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Gwen Stefani nurses sick kitten back to health, gives him Blake Shelton's last name
Shelton noticed the similarities immediately.
—EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Laura, who asked not to use her last name, is now rushing to buy a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid by year’s end because the credit might go away.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024
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Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
The college student was game day-ready sporting Black Star Boots that featured custom art showing off her boyfriend's last name and jersey number, 89.
—Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Gwen Stefani nurses sick kitten back to health, gives him Blake Shelton's last name
Shelton noticed the similarities immediately.
—EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Laura, who asked not to use her last name, is now rushing to buy a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid by year’s end because the credit might go away.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20name. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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