surnames
noun
Meaning
- An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.
- An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.
- 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.
- (Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.
- A clan.
- To give a surname to.
- To call by a surname.
Etymology / origin
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