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surname

[sur-neym, sur-neym, sur-neym] / ˈsɜrˌneɪm, ˈsɜrˌneɪm, sɜrˈneɪm /
NOUN
family name
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The family also received incorrect information about how to make a complaint and on another occasion were sent a form for another family with the same surname.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

For many fans outside Mexico, the surname Ochoa is synonymous with the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"It is endangering our lives and our business," said Nicholas, 42, a souvenir vendor who did not want to give his surname for fear of reprisals.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

“This case sends a strong and clear legal warning to companies across the industry,” said Jiang Xiaotong, a lawyer at Zhejiang Yufeng Law Firm representing Zhou, who the court identified only by his surname.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Go down the list and give yourself a point every time you see a surname that is shared by someone you know.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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