| Format/Length: | max an35 | 
| NWDS ID: | PSUR | 
| NWDS Field Name: | Surname | 
| ESR Field Name: | Last Name | 
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: | 
Notes:
PERSON FAMILY NAME is the same as PERSON NAME WORD TEXT where the PERSON NAME WORD TYPE is classification 'Person Family Name'.
PERSON FAMILY NAME is the part of a PERSON's name which is used to describe family, clan, tribal group, or marital association.
Note:
This was e-GIF approved for use in NHS England.
e-GIF and the Government Data Standards Catalogue have been archived and are available for reference only.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| formerly | PATIENT FAMILY OR SURNAME | 
| plural | PERSON FAMILY NAMES | 
