English–Spanish
“last name” in Spanish
How to say “last name” in Spanish
“Last name” in Spanish is apellido.
Inherited surname used to distinguish families, usually following the first name.
Example sentences with apellido
Ella conservó su apellido de soltera después del matrimonio.
She kept her maiden name after marriage.
Tips for using apellido
- The 'last' apellido in a Spanish full name is often the maternal surname and therefore may not match an English speaker's expectation of the family name in formal or legal situations.