family name; house name
Refers to the surname or the name of a family lineage, often in historical or formal contexts.
family honor; family reputation
The honor or reputation associated with a family name; often used in contexts of upholding or damaging the family's standing.
His actions brought shame on the family name.
He values tradition in order to carry on the family name.
That family name has been known in this region for a long time.
He spared no effort to protect the family honor.
Compound of 家 (house, family) and 名 (name). The reading かめい is the on'yomi of both characters.