A surname or family name is a name added to a given name. In many cases, a surname is a family name and many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name". In the western hemisphere, it is commonly synonymous with last name because it is usually placed at the end of a person's given name.
The style of having both a family name (surname) and a given name (forename) is far from universal. In many countries, it is common for ordinary people to have only one name or mononym.
The concept of a "surname" is a relatively recent historical development, evolving from a medieval naming practice called a "byname". Based on an individual's occupation or area of residence, a byname would be used in situations where more than one person had the same name.
Deputy chief ministerKeshav Prasad Maurya reaffirmed state government’s commitment towards cow protection and highlighted various incentives being provided to people involved in care, protection and conservation of cows across the state.
Maurya was addressing a public rally held at Ghanta Ghar Ramlila Ground, Ghaziabad, on the occasion of Maharishi Kahyap Jayanti, where he said he wished public blessing for the upcoming 2027 UP assembly polls.
Attacking the government over the Waqf Amendment Bill, former Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad Maurya on Tuesday alleged that the government’s intent in bringing the bill was to loot Waqf properties ... Swami Prasad Maurya Unemployment Inflation.
... that Aurangzeb is another name for cruelty, ' said Maurya.Maurya, who attended a screening of 'Chhaava' with his colleagues, emphasized the film's significance in understanding historical narratives.