Smith an English family name is the most common last name in the United States according to the Census Bureau.

Popular names and last names. Reese- Ardent and fiery. Unlike the way last names work generationally in the United States Iceland and other countries like Russia places a different emphasis on familial ties when it comes to names. Marley Bob Marley Cash Johnny Cash Tyler Aerosmiths Steven Tyler and Presley Elvis Presley also make the list.

It means the one who rules an estate. According to census records going back to the turn of the 20th century Smith is the most popular name in the US. This name will give youre a fancier sounding name.

Smith 23975252 brown 12206980 jones 11439970 johnson 10933057 williams 8642972 miller 7840601 davis 7656006 wilson 7640362. Griffin is a Celtic origin name meaning strong lord Harrison. Scottish and Welsh names also show up a lot throughout the United States because of our countrys early immigration history.

These are the most popular baby names of the 21st century. Griffin- Strong in faith. This is a proper sophisticated sounding name.

Census also lists other common surnames in English like Johnson Jones and Miller. Mary wished for. 103 rows Name Number Name Number.

101 rows Since those are the countries from which many of Americas original settlers came its hardly. This last name will mesh well with most first names. Griffin is one of those unique last names which would serve well as a first name too.