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surname

[sur-neym, sur-neym, sur-neym] / ˈsɜrˌneɪm, ˈsɜrˌneɪm, sɜrˈneɪm /
NOUN
family name
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For many fans outside Mexico, the surname Ochoa is synonymous with the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Beijing’s municipal government used Liu’s case, identifying him only by his surname, as an example to remind employers that AI isn’t a valid reason to fire people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

A man who identifies himself as "Mark" and refuses to give his surname says the device belongs to the company, but he won't allow Alex to recover his personal data from the phone.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

You can see all of these below - listed in alphabetical order by each candidate's surname.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Each person in my family has a different surname: Angie Beaumont, Jack Leith, Maisie Cannon, and Connor Beaumont-Leith.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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