But now that we have briefly explored the origins of names, let’s take a look at 50 of the most popular and common last names in the United States. SURNAMERANKFREQUENCY (COUNT)PROPORTION PER 100,000 POPULATION SMITH12,442,977828.2
Common names sound interesting and may be easier to remember. It can be quite fun to compare different regional common names and dive into their origins. However, common names are completely unregulated so there’s a good chance that another person will assume you are referring to a completely ...