concept   surname
culture   Western countries
statement   In Western countries, surnames are typically inherited from the father and placed after the given name.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family name Western countries Family name is typically placed after the given name in official documents and introductions. 1
2 family name Western countries Usually placed after the given name and used with less emphasis on formality 1
3 family name Western cultures Often passed down from the father's family name 1
4 family name inheritance Western countries Family name often inherited from the father and passed down through generations. 1
5 family name order Western In Western cultures, the given name comes before the family name 1
6 family name order Western countries The given name comes before the family name 1
7 family name order Western countries Given name comes before the family name 1
8 family name order Western culture Typically follows the pattern of first name followed by the family name 1
9 family names Modern Western societies Family names are placed after given names and are commonly used for formal documentation and legal purposes. 1
10 family names Western countries Family names are commonly passed down from generation to generation 1
11 family names Western countries Family names are commonly passed down from generation to generation and often reflect the paternal lineage. 1
12 family names Western culture It is common for individuals to take on their father's family name, known as the paternal surname. 1
13 surname Western countries Commonly used as a family name passed down through generations. 1
14 surname Western countries Surnames are commonly passed down through generations and used to indicate family lineage and inheritance in Western countries. 1