The 2000 census also showed that the name is popular in African-Americans with 377 of Black Americans using Jones as the surname.

Most common african american last names in the united states. Jefferson was the second-blackest name at 75 per cent African-American. Good life one precious have leader his will strong independent gods warrior you nice african princess people pretty special king sweet woman loyal goddess being gift peace born spirit beauty kind heaven strength blessed flower light loving blessing unique god joy intelligent. Interestingly the five most common American surnames as of 2010 havent changed that much over time and are Smith Johnson Williams Brown and Jones.

While those with the last name Washington are most likely African-American there are several other last names which are held by a high percentage of African-Americans. 1001 реда List of the Most Popular Last Names in the US rank 1001-2000. But the bureau also compiled lists of the fastest-growing surnames in the United States and these include Zhang Li Ali Liu and Khan a testament to the wonderful diversity of our nation.

When it comes to last names Smith is the most popular of last names among black people. From a census data conducted recently in the United States of America it was made known that there are over 700000 African Americans with the surname Williams. Among the nearly 39 million African Americans the surname Washington is the most popular.

Literally means citadel of Julian Turro-Julio. All of these names are after George Washington the first president of the United States. As noted in that chart the last name James ranks as 30 among Black Americans and 80 among the total number of Americans.

Other last names derived from the kind of work people did include Archer Baker Brewer Butcher Cook Dyer Farmer Judge Mason Page Potter Taylor and. There are over 24 million African-American and Caribbean people with that last name. In other words there are more African Americans with the last name Washington than any other.

Many influential people have used the surname Jones including the 1991-1995 Governor of Kentucky Brereton Jones. 450 BRADY Possibly from the Gaelic surname Mac Bradaigh son of the thief or from the early English brad-eage meaning broad eye or someone with excellent eyesight. This word cloud was created using some of the most common words used in the meanings of names with African American origins.