spassky

Example:The surname of the Spassky family is associated with a long lineage of notable individuals.

Definition:A hereditary family name; a last name passed down from generation to generation in a family.

Example:In some cultures, a patronymic might replace a surname, but in the case of Spassky, the term would not apply as it is a fixed family name.

Definition:A name derived from the father's name and used as a surname.