I. noun Date: 14th century an added name derived from occupation or other circumstance ; nickname 1, the name borne in common by members of a family, II. transitive verb Date: 15th century to give a ~ to
SURNAME
Meaning of SURNAME in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012