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surname

/ˈsɜːneɪm/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A last name or hereditary surname.

    - "Smith is a common surname in the English-speaking world."
    - "The surname Johnson is of Old French origin."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɜːneɪm/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9027504"
  2. /ˈsɝneɪm/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1763057"
Synonyms

byname , nickname , sobriquet , epithet , family name , last name , to-name
Rhymes
Words rhyming with surname
crimes , climes , chimes
Variants
List of all variants of surname that leads to same result
surname , surnames , surnamed , surnaming
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'surnom', meaning 'added name' or 'nickname'.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the longest surname in the world is 85 characters long?

  2. In some cultures, surnames were based on occupation, such as 'Baker' or 'Carpenter'.

  3. The surname 'Miller' originated from the Old English word 'mille', meaning 'grinder'.

  4. The surname 'Surname' is a real surname, although it is quite unusual.

Related Concepts
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  1. Genealogy: The study of family history and lineage.

  2. Ancestry: The history and lineage of a person or family.

Culture
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Surnames have been used for various reasons throughout history, including identification, social status, and heritage.

How to Memorize "surname"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a long line of people with the same surname, stretching back through generations.
    - Visualize the letters in the surname forming a distinct shape or pattern.

  2. associate

    - Associate the surname with a memorable image, such as a famous person with that name or a place associated with it.
    - Create an acronym using the first letter of each syllable to help remember the surname.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use a rhyme or song to help remember the surname.
    - Create a sentence using the surname as the last word, such as 'I need to remember the surname Smith, so I will think of a fish.'

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