The first name is the name given to individuals upon birth and baptism and is mostly used for identification while the last name represents the family and is common to other members of the family.
- What is last name and first name?
- Which name is first name?
- Is surname the first or last name?
- What does it mean if your last name is a first name?
What is last name and first name?
The first name is the name given at birth (Sachin). The last name (surname) represents the name of the family to which the child is born (Tendulkar).
Which name is first name?
Your first name is the first of the names that were given to you when you were born. You can also refer to all of your names except your surname as your first names. Her first name was Mary. I don't know what her surname was.
Is surname the first or last name?
Your surname is your family name. It's also called your “last name.” When filling out applications, type your surname as it appears on your passport, travel or identity document. Do not use initials.
What does it mean if your last name is a first name?
This is referred to as a Patronymic or a Matronymic name.