family name

noun
UK: /ˈfæməli neɪm/
US: /ˈfæməli neɪm/

  1. The name that people in a family share, which is usually written last.

    1. My family name is Smith, like a common surname.
    2. She shares the same family name as a famous author, though they aren't related.

Synonyms

surname last name

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "family name" is /ˈfæməli neɪm/ in British English and /ˈfæməli neɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "family name": surname, last name.

Example usage of "family name": "My family name is Smith, like a common surname.". More examples on the page.