last name

noun

Examples of last name in a Sentence

His first name is John and his last name is Smith. please write your first name, middle initial, and last name at the top of the form
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The fiancé did not know Edwin’s last name, but police were able to identify him as Arroyo-Roman, the warrant affidavit said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025 Cassian has his last name right there in the damn title. EW.com, 5 May 2025 Forbidden to use her full last name, the label was simply called Marina B. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Aside from sharing a last name, Lenore Dove is confirmed to be a member of the District 12 singing group, the Covey, as well as a distant cousin of Katniss’ father, Burdock Everdeen. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for last name

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of last name was in 1897

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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20name. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

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