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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surname

surmise
surmised
surmiser
surmisers
surmises
surmising
Surmontil
surmount
surmountable
surmounted
surmounter
surmounting
surmounts
surmullet
surmullets
surname (current term)
surnamed
surnamer
surnamers
surnames
surnaming
Surnia
Surnia ulula
surpass
surpassable
surpassed
surpasser
surpassers
surpasses
surpassing

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