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Definition of Last name
1. Noun. The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name).
Generic synonyms: Name
Specialized synonyms: Maiden Name
Definition of Last name
1. Noun. A surname. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Last Name
Literary usage of Last name
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Improving Breast Imaging Quality Standards by Sharyl J. Nass, John Ball (2005)
"Four new columns were added to the table to hold revised first and last name
strings: Physician last name Fix, Physician First Name Fix, Physician last name ..."
2. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography by Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1917)
"The names are first classified by the initial letter of the last name. There are
26 or more index books in each set, one or more books for each letter of ..."
3. Christian Science in the Light of Holy Scripture by Isaac Massey Haldeman (1909)
"When Holy Scripture closes its sublime pages the last name found ... The last
name in the Bible is Jesus. It is the first name and it is the last name. ..."