In fact this list of the 5 most popular surnames in Asia is also a list of the five most common last names in the entire world.

Most common first name and surname. This stylish English occupational name is currently the 7th most common surname in America. This is one of the most obvious last names as a first name option. John and Mary are the most popular first names with Smith and Jones the most common surnames a new study has revealed.

Surnames in the United States Ranked. The last update was May 16 2021. Lets pull a quickie and guess the surname that has cut the top of the list of common surnames in the State.

Many common family names in other Scandinavian countries are a result of this naming practice such as Hansen son of Hans Johansen son of Johan and Olsen son of OleOla the three most common surnames. 103 rows Name Number Name Number. Surnames also called family names and last names are names added to the end of a persons first or given name.

4 BROWN Surname from a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or hair. Lets pull a quickie and guess. Did you guess Montgomery.

This name has the meaning brave bright flower intelligent and petal. According to this ranking the name James Smith occurs most often and is. Anderson refers to Son of Andrew.

3 WILLIAMS Son or family of William. Surname for the first time two Hispanic. 101 rows While Smith remains the most common US.