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Ahmed Hope Posted 12 years ago
Legal Studies

My last name

Hello there,

I am utterly confused how to define my last name here, my full name is:
Ahmed Adel Mohamed Ali Gebril. All are separate names. I've no double name.
Is my last name Mohamed or Gebril?

Thank you,
  

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In most English-speaking cultures, the "last name" (think "family name") is the one we share with all the members of our immediate family members. I'm Paul John Smith; my sister is Mary Jane Smith; my father is Adam Smith. Our "last name" is Smith.

  • In most English-speaking cultures, the "last name" (think "family name") is the one we share with all the members of our immediate family members.
  • I'm Paul John Smith; my sister is Mary Jane Smith; my father is Adam Smith.
  • Our "last name" is Smith.
  • In some Asian cultures, the family names comes first.
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In most English-speaking cultures, the "last name" (think "family name") is the one we share with all the members of our immediate family members. I'm Paul John Smith; my sister is Mary Jane Smith; my father is Adam Smith. Our "last name" is Smith. In some Asian cultures, the family names comes first.

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