concept   family names
culture   Middle East
statement   Family names in the Middle East hold social, religious, and caste significance, emphasizing patrilineal inheritance and hierarchical structure.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family name inheritance Middle East Family name typically inherited from the father and holds significant importance in social and religious contexts. 1
2 family names Middle East Family names often include the father's or husband's first name, followed by 'son of' or 'daughter of' and the father's first name. 1
3 family surname Middle East Family surname may indicate the caste or social status of the family. 1