bear surname

Examples (10)

• She was proud to bear the surname of her distinguished ancestors.
• In some cultures, children bear the surname of their mother.
• He did not wish to bear the surname of a man he never knew.
• Many people choose to bear a hyphenated surname after marriage.
• The royal family continues to bear a long and historic surname.
• It is a great honor to bear the surname of such a respected figure.
• She decided to bear her maiden surname professionally.
• He felt burdened by the surname he had to bear.
• The tradition dictates that the eldest son will bear the family surname.
• They discussed whether their children should bear either surname.