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Yes- surname is a fancy word for last name or family name. In some cultures, especially in the orient, the family name is given first and the personal name last. In those cultures, the family name is not the last name, but it may be called the surname, nevertheless.
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∙ 9y agoNo, the word-forming prefix "sur-" originates with the Latin language word "super". Then it was assimilated into the Old French language, then the Middle English (or Anglo-French) language, to mean "over", "above", "beyond", "in addition". In this combined form, the word "surname" was coined around 1300 A.D. to mean "name, epithet, or title added to a person's name" and was associated with the meaning "family name" from the late 14th century.
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What is George Washington's surname?
Surname means last name. George Washington's last name, or surname, was Washington.
What nationality is the surname Lazzara?
Italian, My grandfather came from Sicily and has the same last name
What is the proper salutation for two ladies with the same last name?
If their surname were to be Mooney - - the Misses Mooney
Is leigh allyn baker married to Phil baker?
No just same last name
If baby already has father last name and he pays child support can mother change to her last name?
If you mean that the mother changes the baby's surname, of course.If you mean that the mother changes her surname to the father's (the same as the baby), of course.
Example of surname?
A surname is a person's last name. The Prime Minister's surname is Harper.
What is ti surname?
last name
By definition what is your surname?
Last Name
What does apellidos means?
"Apellidos" is the Spanish word for "last names" or "surnames." In Spanish-speaking cultures, a person typically has two last names, inherited from their father and mother, in that order.
Which one is surname my name or my father's given name?
Your surname is typically your family name or last name, which is passed down from either your parents or ancestors. Your father's given name is his first name, which is not typically used as your surname unless it is a common practice in your culture.
When writing the last name first followed by the first name where does the surname go?
Your surname is your last or 'family' name. So if the son of Mr. Jones was called Sam, his name would be "Sam Jones" His surname or last name is Jones His given name or first name is Sam.
Where does the last name Alberto come from?
The last name Alberto is an Italian Surname.
