surname in Dutch
surname in Dutch is achternaam, familienaam — surname means a person's family name, usually shared with relatives and passed down through generations.
surname in Dutch
achternaam
The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the family, or otherwise derived from their names in some fashion; distinguished from that person's given name(s).
familienaam
The portion of a person's name that is generally hereditary or treated as an indicator of a person's family, which may be shared with other members of the family, or otherwise derived from their names in some fashion; distinguished from that person's given name(s).
What does "surname" mean?
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noun A person's family name, usually shared with relatives and passed down through generations.
"Her surname changed when she got married."
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surname in a sentence
- Her surname changed when she got married.
- Please list your surname before your first name on the form.
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What is "surname" in Dutch?
"surname" in Dutch is achternaam, familienaam. surname means: A person's family name, usually shared with relatives and passed down through generations.
How do you use "surname" in a sentence?
Example: "Her surname changed when she got married." In Dutch, "surname" is achternaam, familienaam.
Are there other ways to say "surname" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "surname": achternaam, familienaam.
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