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What's the different between "last name" and "family name" aspect of that means?
5 set 2021 15:27
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It's the same thing in English.
But not always in other languages, which can cause confusion...
5 settembre 2021
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In English, they mean the same. We typically only have one last name, unlike Spanish or Portuguese-speaking cultures. There, it's not uncommon to have four names. First, second, dad's last name, or mom's maiden name. I'm in Guatemala. Here, this is the standard convention.
5 settembre 2021
Its the same thing. Your family name is your last name and it is often referred to as the surname.
5 settembre 2021
In US English they are the same, however „last name“ sounds a bit more colloquial to me, and is most likely used far more frequently. Family name sounds a little foreign to me, to be honest. Other languages use that word/phrase. Even on official US government forms you’ll see „last name“ printed rather than „family name.“ It‘s a bit like saying „given name“ rather than „first name.“ I’d use „first name.“ I’ve very rarely heard anyone say or write „given name.“
5 settembre 2021
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Inglese, Persiano (farsi)
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