last name

Example Sentences

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"I am scared of the war starting again, and at the same time I'm scared of the regime staying", Tehran resident Sheida told AFP, withholding her last name out of concern for her safety.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

"It doesn't fit in the neighbourhood, but what are you going to do?" said Joe, who declined to share his last name for privacy reasons.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Crum added that married women who changed their last name will also face difficulty.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

During coverage of the Milan-Cortina Games last month, Liu’s first name was often mispronounced as “uh-LISS-uh” and her last name as either “LOO” or “LEE-ooh.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

She gives her name as Tsukiko, though she does not clarify if it is her first or last name.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern