family name

Example Sentences

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Windsor is his family name, as well as that of the castle west of London where on Sunday evening Charles and his family celebrated the coronation with a star-studded concert.

From New York Times

While Maya is proud to uphold the family name, the constant connection to her uncle have grown tiring for even her teammates, who have watched Maya gracefully navigate her uncle’s shadow for years.

From Los Angeles Times

During his rule the family name became associated with cronyism and billions of dollars' worth of missing state wealth.

From Reuters

“The attacks come from all directions,” said Amany, a Genena resident who asked to withhold her family name for her safety.

From Seattle Times

I was just disillusioned enough to try out the involuntary optimism I’d inherited from my dad on anyone who violated the family name.

From Los Angeles Times