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surname Synonyms

Another word for surname

Choosing another word for surname depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A hereditary name common to all members of a family, as distinct from a given name or forename.

Usage Example

"Please write your family name in capital letters at the top of the registration form."

Strongest
family name
last name
Strong
cognomen
Weak
patronymic

• noun (Context 2)

An added name or epithet attached to a person's given name, often based on a notable quality, achievement, or origin.

Usage Example

"King Richard I of England earned the epithet Lionheart because of his reputation as a military leader."

Strongest
epithet
Strong
sobriquet
by-name
cognomen
nickname
appellation

• verb (Context 3)

To give a surname, epithet, or added name to someone (usually used in the passive voice).

Usage Example

"Scipio was surnamed Africanus in honor of his decisive military victories in North Africa."

Strong
dub
style
nickname
christen
Weak
call
designate

Opposites of surname

The opposite of surname shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

given name
first name
forename
christian name
See all opposites of surname

• Nearby Words

surmise
surmount
surmountable
surname
surpass
surpassable
surpassing

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Surname. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/surname
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