What is the Spanish word for "surname"?

Learn how to say "surname" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

surname

Spanish

apellido

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Examples of how to use "surname" in Spanish

English
What is your official family surname?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu apellido familiar oficial?
English
What is your family surname?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu apellido familiar?
English
She kept her maiden surname after marriage.
Spanish
Ella mantuvo su apellido de soltera después del matrimonio.
English
Write your surname on the form.
Spanish
Escribe tu apellido en el formulario.
English
His surname comes from his grandfather.
Spanish
Su apellido proviene de su abuelo.

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