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family name
Origin:
1690–1700
1690–1700
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| family name | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a surname, esp when regarded as representing the family honour |
| 2. | a first or middle name frequently used in a family, often originally a surname |
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Encyclopedia Britannica
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family name
name added to a "given" name, in many cases inherited and held in common by members of a family. Originally, many surnames identified a person by his connection with another person, usually his father (Johnson, MacDonald); others gave his residence (Orleans, York, Atwood [i.e., living at the woods]) or occupation (Weaver, Hooper, Taylor). A surname could also be descriptive of a person's appearance (Little, Red) or his exploits (Armstrong).
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Example sentences
Her family name was familiar to me, but the story was not.
If potential new leaders are easy to identify, it is usually because of their family name or record of political struggle.
Always state your family name and the name of the meeting.
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