Meaning of the word surname in English

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surname

US /ˈsɝː.neɪm/
UK /ˈsɝː.neɪm/
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Noun

1.

a hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name.

Example:
Her surname is Smith.
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
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