noun as in strong fondness

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Example:John is part of the name of a family of many descendents.

Definition:A term referring to the collective people sharing the same last name.

From name of a family

Example:Marie carried her family name with pride.

Definition:A hereditary surname, passed on from parent to child, identifying members of a family.

From family name

Example:The patronymic system was traditionally used to derive family names.

Definition:A name derived from the father's personal name; a naming pattern common in some cultures.

From patronymic