noun as in strong fondness

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surname, family name, patronymic

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Example Sentences

Example:Her surname is Korman; her father is a well-known journalist.

Definition:A family name passed down through generations.

From surname

Example:He took pride in his family name, Korman, which he had carried for over a century.

Definition:The last name of a family that is inherited from parents and passed to children.

From family name

Example:The surname Korman could be a patronymic indicating a son of someone named Kor.

Definition:A name derived from the name of a father.

From patronymic