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Definition of Surname
1. Noun. The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name).
Exact synonyms: Cognomen, Family Name, Last Name
Generic synonyms: Name
Specialized synonyms: Maiden Name
Generic synonyms: Name
Specialized synonyms: Maiden Name
Definition of Surname
1. n. A name or appellation which is added to, or over and above, the baptismal or Christian name, and becomes a family name.
2. v. t. To name or call by an appellation added to the original name; to give a surname to.
Definition of Surname
1. to give a family name to [v -NAMED, -NAMING, -NAMES]