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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Several guests declined to speak to a reporter or asked to use only their last names, citing the tensions around Israel and its war in Gaza. John Leland, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024 Find yourself a woman who’ll tell you her last name and a reliable way to get in touch with her. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024 They were identified in court only by a single initial and either their first or last name. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 However, states like Connecticut and Delaware distribute benefits according to the initial letter of the recipient's last name. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for last name 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Dec. 2024.

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