What is suffix name?

The term "suffix name" isn't a standard grammatical term. It's likely referring to a surname that ends with a specific suffix, or perhaps a filename extension functioning as a suffix. Let's clarify:

1. Surnames with Suffixes:

Many surnames include suffixes, which are morphemes added to the end of a word to modify its meaning. These suffixes often indicate things like:

• Family relationships: -son (Johnson, Williamson), -sen (Hansen, Peterson), -s (Jones, Williams - often a possessive indicating "son of"), -er (Miller, Baker - often indicating occupation).
• Place of origin: -er (Fisher, Butcher), -man (Chapman, Goodman).
• Patronymic or Matronymic origins: derived from the father's or mother's name respectively. The suffixes mentioned above often serve this purpose.
• Occupational designations: many suffixes show the original profession of the ancestor (e.g. -wright, -smith).

The meaning and origin of these suffixes can help trace a surname's history and geographical roots.

2. Filename Extensions (as "suffixes"):

In computing, the part of a filename after the final dot (.) is called a filename extension. This acts as a suffix indicating the file type. For example:

• .doc (Microsoft Word document)
• .pdf (Portable Document Format)
• .jpg or .jpeg (JPEG image)
• .mp3 (MP3 audio file)
• .txt (plain text file)

These extensions are crucial because they tell the operating system which program to use to open the file.

If you can clarify what kind of "suffix name" you're interested in, I can provide more specific information.