noun as in strong fondness

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family_name, patronymic

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Example Sentences

Example:The family name of the wiegmans is closely associated with the town's history.

Definition:A name inherited or adopted from one's family.

From family_name

Example:Some families in Europe use patronymics like wiegmans as their surnames.

Definition:A surname derived from the father's name; a way of naming that is derived directly from the father's given name.

From patronymic