ancestral name en · NOUN
Etymology
From English ancestral + name.
Meanings
- A surname, particularly used in contexts where other surnames (such as patronymics or clan names) need to be distinguished
- The xing surname in its ancient use where it was distinguished from the shi clan name, as opposed to its modern use as a simple surname
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ancestral names | Number=Plur | lexicographic |