みょうじ名字myoujiみょうじ苗字myouji
1.
A hereditary name shared by members of a family, often passed down through generations, indicating lineage and family identity.
2.
A designation that signifies one's ancestral heritage, originally distinguishing individuals of noble or warrior status, and later evolving to represent their household in modern society.
3.
A collective identifier for families originating from the same clan, reflecting geographical or social distinctions among branches of the same lineage.
Example:
あなたの名字はどうつづるのですか。