noun as in strong fondness

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family name, patronymic

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Example Sentences

Example:He always signed his name with his family name on the important documents.

Definition:A hereditary name identifying a person as a member of a family, often included in the person's full name.

From family name

Example:The surname Johnson is a patronymic, meaning it comes from the father's name.

Definition:A surname derived from the given name of the father or an earlier male ancestor.

From patronymic