the father's family
The grandparents on the father's side of the family
Paternal
That would be the paternal side of the family.
He consistently displays hisactive interest in breaking any paternal bond with all of his children.He is socially handicapped by his lack of paternal interest in his family.
Maternal means originating from your mother's side of the family (ex. my maternal grandmother). paternal means originating from your father's side of the family (ex. my paternal grandfather)
The surname is the family name (traditionally but not exclusively, the paternal family name).
Paternal- you would say that your dad's dad is your 'paternal grandfather'. Your mother's side would be maternal.
The male side is the paternal side and the female side is the maternal side.
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A paternal name is your father's last name, or his surname. Similarly, a maternal name is your mother's last name, known as her surname and her maiden name (it is her maiden name unless she kept her own name). Paternal and maternal refer to the two sides of your family, your paternal grandparents are your father's parents, and likewise for your maternal parents.
Her name is Sopapilla 'Salsa' Balcázar. Balcázar is the maternal family name. Hernández is the paternal family name.
Relatives on your Mother's side of the family. Relatives on your Farther's side would be Paternal.