Familienname in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Familienname | die Familiennamen |
| Accusative | den Familiennamen | die Familiennamen |
| Dative | dem Familiennamen | den Familiennamen |
| Genitive | des Familiennamens | der Familiennamen |
Familienname in use
- A1
Mein Familienname ist Schmidt.
My surname is Schmidt.
- A1
Schreiben Sie hier bitte Ihren Familiennamen.
Please write your surname here.
- A2
Nach der Hochzeit hat sie ihren Familiennamen behalten.
She kept her surname after the wedding.
Good to know
- Like 'Name': den / dem Familiennamen, des Familiennamens.
- On forms also: Nachname. First name: Vorname.
Related words
- der NachnameA1
- der VornameA1
Remember it for good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Familienname?
It's der Familienname. Familienname is masculine, and the plural is die Familiennamen.
What does Familienname mean?
Familienname means surname, family name in English.
What is the plural of Familienname?
The plural is die Familiennamen. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).