Meaning & use
Surnames
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Plural of surname; family names, shared by members of a family and typically placed after a given name.
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Many surnames originated from occupations, such as "Smith" or "Baker."
The two students discovered they shared the same surname despite not being related.
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In many cultures, surnames are inherited from one's father, though naming customs vary widely worldwide.
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family nameslast names
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