A name acquired from one's father's, grandfather's or earlier (male) ancestor's first name. Some cultures use a patronymic where other cultures use a surname or family name; other cultures (like Russia) use both a patronymic and a surname.
A name acquired from one's father.
Derived from one's ancestors.
Derived from one's father.
A name used to identify a commercial product or service; may or may not be registered as a trademark.
The name under which a business or firm operates.