surname

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈsɝˌneɪm/

Noun

obsolete Classical-studies Scotland

(obsolete) An additional name, particularly those derived from a birthplace, quality, or achievement; an epithet. / (obsolete) An additional name given to a person, place, or thing; a byname or nickname.

Japanese Meaning

（古語）生誕地や特性、功績に由来する追加の名前、つまり異名やあだ名といった意味合いを持つ。

What is this buttons?

In medieval records, the surname attached to a person often functioned as a byname indicating birthplace, quality, or achievement.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

中世の記録では、個人に付けられた異名は出身地や性質、業績を示す付加的な名前として機能することが多かった。

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Sense（1）

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

Barsabas (whose syrname was Iustus).

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Sense（2）

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

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Sense（3）

James is my first name, and Smith is my surname.

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Sense（4）

(Classical studies) The cognomen of Roman names.

Sense（5）

(Scotland, obsolete) A clan.

The surnam and nerrest of blude to the said Williame.

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surnames

（ plural ）

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