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A family name or last name is a type of surname and part of a person's name indicating the family to which the person belongs. The use of family names is widespread in cultures around the world. Each culture has its own rules as to how these names are applied and used. In many cultures (notably Western, Middle Eastern, and African) the family name is normally the last part of a person's name.... Read enhanced Wikipedia article

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    Family name

    A family name or last name is a type of surname and part of a person's name indicating the family to which the person belongs. The use of family names is widespread in cultures around the world.
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    Family name affixes

    Family name affixes are a clue for family name etymology and determining ethnic origin of a person. This is a partial list of affixes.
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    Manchu family name

    Gioro, one of major names, is the only name that has various suffix such as Ayan, Ilgen and Sirin, possibly to distinguish from the imperial family name Aisin-Gioro.
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    McGuckin (family name)

    The family motto is "semper patriae servire presio", which translates as "always ready to serve by country". ... | McGuckin Family Name |
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    Harnoncourt (family)

    And name of an Austrian noble family originated from that place name.
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    Hollister (family name)

    Hollister is an English family name from the Gloucester region of England, United Kingdom, now most numerous in the United States of America.
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    Puri (family name)

    The Puri family name links no connection to the Southeastern Indian City of Puri in the state of Orissa.
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    Becks Family name

    Later, in the 17th century, this family name was also found in Ohio, United States. .
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    Scandinavian family name etymology

    They often include family name affixes like "-sen" originally meaning "son".
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    Gorgone (family name)

    Gorgone (Gohr-gon-eh) is a family name originating in Sicily in the province of Messina.

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