last name

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From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

His son returned, but Sameh, who declined to share his last name for fear of retribution, stayed behind to provide for the family.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

ProPublica is withholding her last name because she fears being deported.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

James's last name didn't feature in Michelle's paternal line - he wasn't her father.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

When I had met my fourth Smit, Kik explained with a grin, “It’s the only last name in the underground.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom