family name

Example Sentences

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From the halls of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts to the luxury suites of Loews Hotels, the family name is etched into the city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

"We're happy Trump is coming," said Michael, a Swiss real estate executive who declined to give his family name, adding that he has made the trek to Davos for the past 25 years.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

The Zaz family name has long been synonymous as the makers of the santoor, rabab, sarangi and sehtar.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

For Chávez, it represents a chance to reclaim his lost place, to prove that his lineage is not just a family name but legitimate talent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2025

The Muslim’s “X” symbolized the true African family name that he never could know.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey