last name

Example Sentences

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His son returned, but Sameh, who declined to share his last name for fear of retribution, stayed behind to provide for the family.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

ProPublica is withholding her last name because she fears being deported.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

James's last name didn't feature in Michelle's paternal line - he wasn't her father.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

It was once called Cuervo — his wife’s original last name — and tequila giant Jose Cuervo came after it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

His name ended with a “z” sound just like my family’s last name.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez