surname
- A hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name. nounHer surname is Smith, which is quite common in English-speaking countries.He changed his surname after getting married to reflect his partner's family name.
- To give a surname to someone; to call by a surname. verbIn some cultures, individuals are surnamed after their father's first name.He was surnamed 'the Brave' due to his heroic deeds.