Nachname

derNoun

last name; surname

English translations

  1. 01

    family name

  2. 02

    surname

  3. 03

    last name

Word details

German meaning
Der Familienname, der von Generation zu Generation weitergegeben wird.
English meaning
last name
Synonym
Familienname, Zuname
German example
Ihr Nachname ist Schmidt.
English example
Her last name is Schmidt.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Nachname
Plural Form
die Nachnamen

Example sentences with “Nachname”

  1. Wie ist Ihr Nachname? (What is your last name?)

Frequently asked questions

Is Nachname an n-declension noun?

Yes, it is a masculine n-declension noun. It becomes 'Nachnamen' in most cases.