family name

Example Sentences

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So for me to be able to get it was a good feeling for everyone in that journey - that my family name can have that senior cap to it.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Michel, an 87-year-old resident, who also did not want to give his family name, recalled the "police checks" and "blocked roads" during the ayatollah's stay.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

From the halls of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts to the luxury suites of Loews Hotels, the family name is etched into the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

For Chávez, it represents a chance to reclaim his lost place, to prove that his lineage is not just a family name but legitimate talent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

People here marry for love, family name and ancestry never even come into the equation.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini