Surname

Surinam, n. a name over and above the — Christian name the family name v.t. to call by a surname. [Formed from Fr. sur— L super, over and above, and E. Nam.0, on. the analogy of Fr. sur-norn.] Surpa , sur-pas', V.t to pa beyond to exceed to excel Fr. surpa rr, from sur— L. super beyond, and fni er {see PasB