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Meaning of surname

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

surname

Pronunciation:/ˈsɜːneɪm//ˈsɝneɪm/

noun

Definitions

  1. An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.

  2. An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.

  3. The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.

  4. (Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.

verb

Definitions

  1. To give a surname to.

  2. To call by a surname.