Surname Quotes

One shall say, I am the LORD's; and another shall call himself by the name of Jacob; and another shall subscribe with his hand unto the LORD, and surname himself by the name of Israel. - Bible

Now, don't roll your eyes. I know this is the second time I'm changing my name, but I promise it's the last. I am so excited to be honoring my husband by taking his surname and I wanted to share it with all of you. So, as of 2006, you'll have to get used to me as Bethany Galeotti. Perhaps even sooner, as you may notice the change in the One Tree Hill opening credits. - Bethany Joy Galeotti

Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon's house, and stood before the gate, / And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. - Bible

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; / Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; / Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. - Bible

Life in exile, abroad, in a foreign element ... a premonition of your own book-form fate, of being lost on the shelf among those with whom all you have in common is the first letter of your surname. - The Jerusalem

Just by surnames alone, I can tell you home ownership by Hispanics has soared and is a significant part of the current activity. - RL Brown

It's very hard to step into a job when people are just dismissing you as a pretty face, and saying you got your job only because your surname is McMahon. - Julian McMahon

I was advised by an American agent when I was about 19 to change my surname. - Rachel Weisz

I am calm... My surname is not a burden for me. It might be for others, but not for me. - Diego Maradona

For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me. - Bible