surname

simple noun10 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8

A surname that is widespread or held by many people.

A surname made of two last names, often joined by a hyphen.

To possess a particular surname.

To adopt someone else's surname, typically a spouse's, after marriage.

To officially adopt a new last name.

To be known by or go by a particular surname.

To refer to someone using their last name.

To have a particular surname.

To begin to use a particular surname, especially after marriage.

To call someone using their last name, often in a formal context.