Surname word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "surname" word

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

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\Sur"name`\, n. [Pref. sur + name; really a substitution for OE. sournoun, from F. surnom. See {Sur-}, and {Noun}, {Name}.] 1. A name or appellation which is added to, or over and above, the baptismal or Christian name, and becomes a family name. Note: Surnames originally designated occupation, estate, place of residence, or some particular thing or event that related to the person; thus, Edmund Ironsides; Robert Smith, or the smith; William Turner. Surnames are often also patronymics; as, John Johnson. 2. An appellation added to the original name; an agnomen. ``My surname, Coriolanus.'' --Shak. Note: This word has been sometimes written sirname, as if it signified sire-name, or the name derived from one's father.
\Sur*name"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Surnamed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Surnaming}.] [Cf. F. surnommer.] To name or call by an appellation added to the original name; to give a surname to. Another shall subscribe with his hand unto the Lord, and surname himself by the name of Israel. --Isa. xliv. 5. And Simon he surnamed Peter. --Mark iii. 16.

Synonyms for surname

cognomen, family name, last name

The fun area, different aproach to word »surname«

Let's analyse "surname" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EMANRUS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... ..- .-. -. .- -- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: surname: 3 + 1 + 5 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: surname: 1 + 3 + 9 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 5 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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