What is surname?

Question

What is surname?

Answer 1

Surname is last name....duh?

Answer 2

your last name

you got from your father (i believe)

we used my hubbys grandmother maiden name as our sons first name

so his first name is a surname.

confused?

Answer 3

Your surname is your family name, your dads name which your mum takes on her wedding day, and any children are given a christian name and then they all have your dads surname as well.

Answer 4

Your last name

Answer 5

Your last name.  Your first name is sometimes called your given name.