The most common town name in USA and other common city names are often named for famous individuals like past presidents. In fact, as you’ll see, one man is responsible for two of the top 10 names. We’ll also touch on the coasts with the most, which is only illuminated thanks to ...
These last names are less common in the US, but can still be found in communities that can trace their ancestry to the Nordic Countries. Locative last names Besides just naming people after their parents, back in the Middle Ages, many people were given names of places. Look at it this wa...
“Piroque Joe” tells the tale of a fictional character named Piroque Joe who lives in the bayous of Louisiana. Everyone loves Joe and are quite delighted anytime they get to see him. He enjoys eating shrimp po’boys and drinking strawberry wine. It’s also common to see him dancing at...
This name is used in both the Old and New Testaments, but became one of the most common names in antiquity thanks to both John the Baptist and the apostle John. An incredible 8.2% of American babies were named John in 1880; in 2017,less than 0.5% were given the popular name. You may...
ruler who established one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Clearly the name remains beloved and for several years throughout the 1990s, nearly one percent of male babies took the name Alexander. In 2017, the name did not crack the top 10, but was still a common enough choice...
When it comes to dogs, Trusted Housesitters posted an article that talked about the best "dog" names here in New Jersey. Maybe these names are perfect for you if you are getting a new "fury" addition to your family. "Nationally, the most common girl pet name in the country is Luna,...
Stacker used data from the Social Security Administration to rank the top names of the past decade, breaking down the top 50 for girls and boys. All of the naming trends that emerge offer insight into concurrent cultural trends, current events, and the p
Here is the list of most common Russian last names. We explain where do Russian last names come from and the difference between Russian male and female surnames.
A quaint New York town beloved by celebrities and presidents has been named the most charming small town in the state of New York by HGTV.
A quaint New York town beloved by celebrities and presidents has been named the most charming small town in the state of New York by HGTV.