ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Charl (surname)

So, a surname is kind of like a special name that belongs to a family. It helps to tell people who you are related to.

Now, imagine you have a friend named Charl. Charl is a special name that belongs to her family. But there are many people in the world named Charl, so we need another name to help tell them apart. That's where the surname comes in!

A surname is like a family's last name. It's typically unique to that family, so when someone hears the surname, they know which family belongs to that name.

For example, if Charl's full name is Charl Smith, "Smith" is her surname. It's like a tag that tells everyone that she belongs to the Smith family.

Surnames are a way to connect people to their families and their ancestors. They can tell us a lot about where someone's family comes from and their history.

So, in summary, a surname is a special name that tells others which family someone belongs to. It helps connect people to their relatives and can give us a clue about their family history.