surname

Example Sentences

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There wasn’t even an appearance from anyone with the surname Trump.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Ansar Allah’s informal name, Houthis, comes from the surname of the late political and religious leader, Hussein Badreddin Houthi.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Despite the benefits of being a Beckham baby, the public's suspicion of celebrity offspring means Cruz's surname will be of limited help, Sharma believes.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

"When I come to this place for the second time, hope suddenly appears," 20-year-old Igor, who declined to give his surname, said.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

His house would be the reflection of himself, his family, and the prestige he planned to give the surname that his father had stained.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende