Template:Family name hatnote/doc

Usage
This template is put at the top of a biographical article to explain to readers which part of a name is the family name.

This template has one required parameter, and multiple optional parameters:
 * 1, required, the surname or family name of the subject.
 * 2, optional, triggers different text based on the language (see below). Required for Manchu
 * 3, optional, for transliterated names or there are multiple name types
 * nd, optional, use this parameter for Dutch names when a marital name is involved
 * lang, optional, the country/origin of the name; links to related articles if they exist

Supported languages
The lang parameter will trigger a link to  name (for example, Arabic name) if the page exists. Exceptions are listed below:

First parameter only
Regardless of language, this template requires a first parameter.

Second parameter
The second parameter triggers different wording depending on the language.

Third parameter
With the exception of Toponymic, the third parameter is used for transliterated names and/or a second name type