family name

noun

: surname sense 2

Synonyms of family name

• surname
• last name

Examples of family name in a Sentence

Her family name is Smith.

searched for their family name on a popular genealogy website

Recent Examples on the Web

There is a lot of Dutton history that plays into this premiere, with Kayce seeing the repercussions of Tate being in harm’s way because of the family name and land. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Bolsonaro, 45, is competing in his first and seeking to return his family name to power after his father governed Brazil from 2019 through 2022. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

The name itself is also a nod to Glick’s late mother, whose family name was Stavrand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

The events were meant to draw attention to the family name law requiring married couples to share a last name, known as Article 750, which has been on the books for 128 years. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for family name

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe

Kids Definition

family name

noun

: surname sense 2