English

Noun
en-noun|sg=last name

1. A surname.

Usage notes
A last name is so called because it is in English written last, after the given names. However, in many other languages and cultures this name precedes the given name; in these cases, the terms surname or family name are more appropriate.

Synonyms
family name, surname

Translations

See: surname

See also
first name, forename, given name

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