as in surname
a name shared by members of a family
searched for their family name on a popular genealogy website
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Now in its seventh generation, with its wealth outshined by newer fortunes, the Rockefeller family name still holds almost mythical status around the world.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Another likeness to New Orleans lies in the traces of Italian immigrant history, including the infamous family name on the storefront at Maceo Italian Spices and Imports.
—Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: The restaurant's moniker isn't just a family name.
—Gregory Castillo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Meghan Markle is opening up about the Sussex family name.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Another likeness to New Orleans lies in the traces of Italian immigrant history, including the infamous family name on the storefront at Maceo Italian Spices and Imports.
—Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: The restaurant's moniker isn't just a family name.
—Gregory Castillo, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Meghan Markle is opening up about the Sussex family name.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Family name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/family%20name. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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