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

About 111 million of the voting A shares are mostly in the family name.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 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

A few carts, with well-rested horses, clucked by us quickly, leaving only a glimpse of the prominent family name painted across the back of the carriage.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys