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surname

[sur-neym, sur-neym, sur-neym] / ˈsɜrˌneɪm, ˈsɜrˌneɪm, sɜrˈneɪm /
NOUN
family name
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The family also received incorrect information about how to make a complaint and on another occasion were sent a form for another family with the same surname.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

For many fans outside Mexico, the surname Ochoa is synonymous with the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"The Akhal-Teke is a wonderful sport horse," a retired vet, 66-year-old Sapargeldy, told AFP at the prize ceremony, declining to give his surname.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

One last advisory word: Our family’s surname is Glass.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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