Meaning 1neutral · 90%
the name shared by members of a family, usually written after or before the first name
Natural examples
Mein Familienname ist Becker.
Wie ist Ihr Familienname?
Der Familienname steht unter dem Vornamen.
Usage note
Familienname is common in forms and official contexts. Nachname is also very common in everyday German and usually has the same meaning.
Useful combinations
Vorname und Familienname — first name and surname — to give one's surname
