Forename vs. Surname

Forenamenoun

A name that precedes the surname.

Forenamenoun

A name that precedes the family name or surname; a first name.

Forenameverb

To name or mention before.

Forenamenoun

the name that precedes the surname

Surnamenoun

(obsolete) An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet.

Surnamenoun

(obsolete) An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.

Surnamenoun

The name a person shares with other members of that person's family, distinguished from that person's given name or names; a family name.

Surnamenoun

(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.

Surnamenoun

A clan.

Surnameverb

(transitive) To give a surname to.

Surnameverb

(transitive) To call by a surname.

Surnamenoun

A name or appellation which is added to, or over and above, the baptismal or Christian name, and becomes a family name.

Surnamenoun

An appellation added to the original name; an agnomen.

Surnameverb

To name or call by an appellation added to the original name; to give a surname to.

Surnamenoun

the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)

Surname

In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates their family, tribe or community.Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name, as the forename, or at the end; the number of surnames given to an individual also varies.