Examples of family name in a Sentence
Her family name is Smith.
searched for their family name on a popular genealogy website
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Another likeness to New Orleans lies in the traces of Italian immigrant history, including the infamous family name on the storefront at Maceo Italian Spices and Imports.
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: The restaurant's moniker isn't just a family name.
—Gregory Castillo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Meghan Markle is opening up about the Sussex family name.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
In an interview published on Monday, Markle spoke to People magazine about the special significance behind their family name.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: The restaurant's moniker isn't just a family name.
—Gregory Castillo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Meghan Markle is opening up about the Sussex family name.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
In an interview published on Monday, Markle spoke to People magazine about the special significance behind their family name.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Family name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20name. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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