concept   family name
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, family names are often passed down through generations and are a reflection of paternal lineage.

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1 family name United States Family name usually passed down from generation to generation. 1
2 family name United States Family names are commonly passed down through generations and are an important identifier for individuals. 1
3 family name United States Family name passed down through generations, often used to identify lineage and heritage. 1
4 family name United States Typically inherited from the father and passed down through generations 1
5 family name United States Usually placed after the given name 1
6 family name United States Individuals commonly have a given name followed by a family name 1
7 family name change after marriage United States It is common for women to change their family name to their partner's surname after marriage 1
8 family name inheritance United States Family name often inherited from the father and passed down through generations. 1
9 family name order United States Given name precedes family name, with family name representing heritage 1
10 family names United States Many people have family names inherited from previous generations 1
11 family names United States Family names are commonly passed down from generation to generation and often reflect the paternal lineage. 1
12 family surname United States Family surname is commonly used as a way to track and trace family lineage. 1
13 family surname United States Family surname is not indicative of social status. 1
14 family surname United States Changing one's family surname can be done through marriage or legal processes. 1
15 surname United States Usually inherited from one's father and passed down through generations. 1
16 surname United States Surnames are commonly used to track family lineages and often passed down through generations, but are placed after the given name in formal addresses. 1
17 surnames United States Surnames are commonly passed down from generation to generation and are an important part of a person's identity. 1
18 use of first names United States Common and considered friendly and informal 1
19 use of surnames United States Common practice to use surnames in formal and informal communication 1